As outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resource Management Manual, applications are now being accepted for the following Full-time contract position:

Educational Assistant
Curve Lake First Nation School

The purposes of this position are to provide assistance to the Teachers of Curve Lake School and assist with program learning by providing supervision support and activity monitoring/preparation.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are categorized into one main function:

Teaching Assistant:

• Assisting the Special Education Teacher and classroom Teacher with the educational and personal needs of the student within the school policies and procedures and Individual Education/Behavior Plans (IEP/IBP)
• Assisting in ensuring inclusion with in-school and out-of-school educational activities
• Responsible for bus monitoring in the morning and afternoons
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of teaching materials and equipment used for the student
• Responsible for communicating student progress to the Classroom Teacher and Special Education Teacher
• Any other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and/or Principal

QUALIFICATIONS: (APPLICANTS MUST SHOW NECESSARY PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT)

Education & Experience:

The incumbent to this position will meet the minimum requirements that include:

• Post-Secondary diploma (Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Educator or Child and Youth Worker)
• 2-3 years’ experience working with children (in a school setting would be an asset)
• Basic knowledge of Curve Lake First Nation and its business policies and processes

The Educational Assistant requires a number of dynamic competencies. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing their duties. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Ability to take initiative to complete an assigned task
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Displays initiative and strong interpersonal skills
• Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent public relation skills
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Displays good organizational skills
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Must demonstrate and ensure a high level of personal and professional conduct.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time contract position (maternity leave) beginning December 8^th – June 27, 2026. The hourly rate for this position is $24.33 – $25.96 based on a 39.5 hours work week.

APPLICATION:

Application forms and position descriptions are available at the Reception of the Government Services Building. Application forms can also be obtained from the Employment Resource Centre or from the Curve Lake First Nation website (www.curvelakefirstnation.ca) under documents.

Application package must consist of a completed application form, cover letter, resume, required documentation, addresses and phone number of two most recent employment references (if currently employed with Curve Lake First Nation, references from most recent Supervisor / Manager will be required). Please submit application package to the Government Services Building Receptionist to the attention of:

Curve Lake First Nation Government Services Building
22 Winookeedaa Road Curve Lake, ON K0L 1R0
Phone (705) 657-8045
Or email your application package to: recruitment@curvelake.ca

Deadline for Applications: Friday November 21^st, 2025 at 12:00pm Noon

Please ensure the application is date stamped by the Curve Lake Government Services Building Receptionist, if applying in person. While only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview, not necessarily all qualified applicants will be offered an interview.

While Curve Lake First Nation appreciates all applications, as outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resources Management Manual, applicants will be considered in the following priority: Level I: Internal Applicant, Level II: Any First Nation Member Applicants (s. 16(1) CHRA), and Level III: Any Applicants. The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) with Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) prior to commencing work.