Description
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8, Phone: (250) 378-5161
PLEASE POST FOR ALL C.U.P.E. LOCAL 847 STAFF
C.U.P.E. ENTERNAL JOB POSTING NO. 25-45
POSITION: TEMPORARY FRENCH IMMERSION EDUCATION ASSISTANT FOR MERRITT
5.5 hours per day / 2 Days a week
EFFECTIVE: Immediately - June 26, 2026
SHIFT: School days only - exact day and time of the hours to be determined by the SALARY: Administrator Starting wage is $32.40 per hour.
QUALIFICATIONS: As per Job Description, plus:
EA Certification
POPARD 5 Day - Autism training
POPFASD
PBS - Positive Behaving Support
CPI -Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention
Responsibilities:
- The Education Assistant will be primarily responsible for providing support to students and the teacher in French immersion classes with a strong emphasis on French language proficiency. The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Offering language support to students by communicating in French, thereby facilitating language acquisition and comprehension.
- Assisting the teacher in classroom activities, such as language instruction, and facilitating an immersion learning environment.
- Providing support for students with various language abilities, including those who may need extra help in understanding and using French effectively.
- Collaborating with the teacher to adapt instructional materials to meet the linguistic needs of the students.
- Creating an inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages students to actively engage in French language learning.
- Assisting with classroom management, which may involve behavior support, social-emotional self-regulation, and ensuring a positive and respectful classroom environment.
- Demonstrating a commitment to the effective integration of technology in the teaching and learning process, including supporting students with their technological needs.
- Upholding a strong commitment to promoting language proficiency and multiculturalism within the educational setting.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Barbara McLean, Director of Human Resources, or your Union President.
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Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow
