The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community including: 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec and the American State of New York.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the classroom Teacher, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all students. The Educational Assistant will assist the classroom teacher with academic and social support for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-year Post Secondary Diploma in a related field;

• 1-year experience working with children

OR

• Secondary School Diploma;

• 1-2 years’ experience working with children

KEY COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key values of integrity, equity and accountability with a focus on:

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively and productively with others to achieve results;

• Service Oriented: Meeting or exceeding student and school needs;

• Results Orientation: Knowing what results are important, focusing resources to achieve

them;

• Cultural Awareness: Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the distinct Akwesasne

Mohawk community, culture and language

All interested individuals must submit a letter of interest, resume and copies of certificates/diplomas no later than 2:00p.m. on May 25, 2020 to:

Lynn Roundpoint

HR Generalist / Labor Relations Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education P.O. Box 819

Cornwall, ON K6H 5T7

Email to: lynn.roundpoint@ambe.ca

• Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume

• A criminal records check is MANDATORY

• Native Preference in hiring

• Applicants MUST have a Canadian Social Insurance Number

• ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

All AMBE employees are required to be eligible to work in Canada, and have a valid passport to facilitate daily border crossing