EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Yellowknife Education District No. 1

invites applications for the following term positions :

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

NJ Macpherson School

Up to 3 positions

Term to June 30, 2026

Full-time (1.0) Term

Preferred qualifications include :

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Teaching Assistant Diploma preferred
• Experience working with students or youth with complex needs
• Ability to work and communicate with non-verbal students
• Ability to provide regulation support and behavioural intervention
• Ability and willingness to provide intimate care, toileting, and feeding support for students
• Experience and / or training in education environments
• Ablity to physically support students, these positions can be physically challenging
• Proven ability to work independently
• Patience and experience working with children with unexpected behaviours
• The ability to be flexible / adaptable and committed to contributing to the wider school community
• Experience in working as part of a collaborative team and possess strong communication skills
• Show initiative and flexibility in working with students from JK to Grade 12.
• High School Diploma
• Clear Criminal Record Check
• Trained in First Aid and CPR

Interested candidates can submit their resume, cover letter and three references to Randy Caines, Principal of NJ Macpherson School, at randy.caines@yk1.nt.ca and Landon Kowalzik, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Learning, at andon.kowalzik@yk1.nt.ca , no later than 12 : 00 PM, Monday, February 2, 2026. Applicants should include the schools they are interested in working at in their cover letter.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates must have an original acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) in place. The original VSC must be dated within 90 days of the date the application is received. This is a condition of employment, and must be in place prior to commencing work in any school.

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