Battleford Central School - Educational Assistant - Temp FT - #4072213

Living Sky School Division No. 202; Battleford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health coverage

Sick leave

School breaks and summers off

Professional development

Maternity leave top up

Family assistance program

Pension plan

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Living Sky School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant at Battleford Central School to support students, including those with intensive needs, in a self-managed, collaborative environment. This temporary full-time role starts immediately and ends June 30, 2027, with a focus on engagement, life skills, and inclusive learning.

Candidates should have Grade 12 and relevant childcare experience; a post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare is an asset.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 education and at least 1 year of relevant childcare experience.
• Post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare is an asset.
• Genuinely appreciate working with children; demonstrate patience and empathy; help make learning fun.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work independently.
• Be positive, enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Educational Assistants promote engagement, participation and success of students.
• Support students with intensive needs in five key areas: personal care, life skills and experiences, academic assistance, communication, and behavioral support as required by students and directed by teachers.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

Post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare

Youth Care Worker or equivalent program

Job description

Living Sky School Division is looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on!

Battleford Central School

We believe that each child deserves a place where they matter, where they can explore their potential, and where success is possible for ALL. At Battleford Central School, we are dedicated to fostering a positive, joyful learning environment rooted in strong relationships, kindness, and a deep sense of belonging. We want every student to walk through our doors feeling safe, valued, and cared for—because when students feel they belong, they are ready to learn and grow. We are proud to be a school that values diversity, celebrates individual strengths, and embraces the unique backgrounds and experiences that make our community stronger. At Battleford Central School, we are committed to building a strong school community where students feel inspired to learn, supported to grow, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Together, we are creating a school where EVERY child can Belong. Grow. Achieve.

This posting is for a Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Educational Assistant position at Battleford Central School. This position starts immediately and has a contract end date of June 30, 2027.

Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students. Educational Assistants support students with intensive needs in five key areas: providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic assistance, communication, and behavioral support as required by students and directed by teachers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experience
• Post-secondary certificate from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent program would be considered an asset

The Right Person will

• genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun;
• possess strong planning and organizational skills while showing initiative ;
• have excellent communication skills and a willingness to work independently
• be positive, enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment.

LSKYSD Benefits

• family health coverage;
• generous sick leave plan;
• school breaks and summers off;
• professional development opportunities;
• maternity leave top up benefit;
• family assistance program;
• secure pension plan;
• an opportunity to make a difference.

For further information, please contact Principal, Jenifer Kahl @ [e-mail].

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.