Qaymɩχʷqɛnəmšt Education Assistant

The Tla’amin Nation is a modern, forward-thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region).

Job Type: Temporary Part Time, 12 hours per week

Hours of Work: 8:30am – 3:00pm, Tuesday & Wednesday

Reports to:

Education Manager

Department:
Education

The qaymɩχʷqɛnəmšt Education Assistant supports Tla’amin K-1 students participating in the qaymɩχʷqɛnəmšt Immersion Program by providing individualized academic, developmental, behavioural, and social-emotional support. The position works collaboratively with teachers and program staff to promote student safety, learning, engagement, inclusion, and positive development throughout the school day. The qaymɩχʷqɛnəmšt Education Assistant supports students with diverse learning needs, assists with daily routines and transitions, and reinforces individualized learning and behaviour support strategies under the direction of the classroom teacher(s).

The qaymɩχʷqɛnəmšt Education Assistant also supports students in developing a strong connection to Tla’amin culture, language, identity, community, and teachings as part of their learning experience.

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tla’amin Nation policies, standards, practices, and procedures as directed by the Education Manager. Maintains confidentiality as required pertaining to members, citizens, clients, employees, and general matters of the Nation.

This role includes, but is not limited to:

• Provide direct academic support to students, including reinforcing classroom instruction, assisting with literacy and numeracy development, and adapting learning activities as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students with participation in classroom activities, learning activities, transitions and daily routines.
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), individualized learning strategies, and student support plans under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Support student safety, engagement, inclusion, and positive social development.
• Support students with diverse learning needs, including students requiring additional academic, behavioural, developmental, or social-emotional assistance.
• Implement positive behaviour, support strategies and assist students in developing self-regulation, independence, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills.
• Participate in student support planning, school-based team meetings, and discussions regarding student learning and development, as requested.

• Prepare and organize learning materials, resources, and classroom activities as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Participate in language planning, preparation of learning materials, and other activities that support the immersion program's educational and language revitalization objectives.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers, language instructors, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to support a language-rich immersion environment.
• Incorporate language and cultural teachings into classroom routines and activities under the guidance of the teacher and appropriate cultural knowledge holders.
• Observe, document, and communicate student progress, behavioural concerns, and emerging learning needs to the classroom teacher and appropriate supervisors.
• Promote culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to student engagement, behaviour, and learning.
• Actively promote and support Tla’amin cultural identity, values, teachings, and perspectives within the educational environment, ensuring students have opportunities to develop a positive connection to their culture and community.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families and the qaymɩχʷqɛnəmšt Immersion Program.
• Commitment to using ʔayʔajuθəm consistently…