Education Assistant

Education Assistant

School of Nursing

Full-Time, Term (Apr 7/26 to Jun 28/26)

Nelson House

Comp #68-25/26

Salary: $49,953 to $60,735 annually ($26.50 to $32.22 hourly)

Classification: Educational Assistant 2

About Assiniboine:

For over 60 years, Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences, while transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research. Our future success rests on our ability to develop a sustainable Thriving Workforce that is unified in moving forward for the benefit of the college and Manitoba. Our culture is built on our principles for continued success: Creativity, Collaboration, and Courage.

An Educational Assistants provide a variety of services to individuals and groups, and as part of the learning skills team’s activities. Duties will vary throughout the year, depending on the needs of students and on learning skills initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Student support:

• Individual and small group assistance to students in the following areas:
• Variety of courses including Math, Communications, Computers etc…
• Writing/research/APA
• Organization/assignment and workload planning
• Test-taking and test anxiety
• Other study skills, like note taking, stress management
• Computer software use—primarily MS Office
• Assistive technology use
• Assisting individual students with use of learning aids: ex) visually impaired student using new aids

Learning skills initiatives:

• Assisting instructor with classroom activities
• Participating in team projects in development of learning resources or activities
• Co-facilitating (with instructor, learning strategist and/or student success advisor) workshops on study-related topics.

Accessibility/disability services:

• Computerized note taking
• Assist student success advisors/learning strategist with accessibility/disability services paperwork and logistics.
• Creation of alternate format material—ordering textbooks, scanning, word processing etc.
• Transcription of video material

Testing services:

• Test invigilation and shifts in the Test Centre
• Arranging accommodated testing

Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to the level of program in which students are enrolled.
• One years’ experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of communication needs of students with special needs.
• Ability to relate well with students. Tutoring/teaching background an asset.
• Customer service experience.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of software programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set goals, establish priorities and work independently.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality and work within time sensitive deadlines.

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.

Discover full details about the position in the attached Job Description.

Why Join Us?

Working Together:

Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values teamwork and positive employee relations. Together, we paddle collectively toward our mission.

Growing Together:

We invest in our employees’ future through succession planning, forward-looking recruitment, and supportive development programs. At least 4% of payroll is dedicated to staff and professional development.

Forward Together:

As we navigate rapid technological changes, we prioritize resilience and wellness among our faculty and staff, helping them become the leaders Manitoba

Our Principles for Continued Success:

• Creativity: We foster an environment that supports and unleashes the creativity of our faculty and staff.
• Collaboration: Teamwork, purposeful connections, and community building are critical to achieving our collective potential.
• Courage: Our faculty and staff embrace their roles as community leaders, boldly taking risks to build a strong future for Manitoba

Commitment to Diversity:

Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier-free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to this competition to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For accommodations or alternative formats, contact [email protected] or 204 725 8729.

Assiniboine College is privileged to provide learning opportunities on the lands of the Dakota Oyate, Nakoda Oyate, Ininiwak, Nehethowak, Nehiyawak, Anishininewuk, Denesuline, Anishinaabeg, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.