Colony Educational Assistant- Clearview Colony School

Grasslands

Gem

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 52,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefit premiums for full-time

Health Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Job summary

Grasslands Public Schools is seeking a Colony Educational Assistant to support kindergarten to grade 3 at Clearview Colony School. The role involves designing lesson plans with the Colony Principal and teachers, creating learning activities, and managing the classroom to promote student success.

The ideal candidate has education-related training, works well in a collaborative environment, and remains organized and adaptable to daily changes.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; post-secondary EA training preferred.
Experience working with children in educational settings is an asset.
Ability to collaborate with teachers and parents to support learning.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver instruction based on student needs to foster learning.
Prepare remedial programs for students needing extra help.
Support instruction and social/behavioral needs of students.
Collaborate with Colony Teacher and German Teacher to identify needs.
Maintain a stimulating learning environment and communicate progress.

Skills

Instruction planning

Classroom management

Collaborative work

Student assessment

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Post-secondary education in EA

Job description

We are Accepting Applications!

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Position: ColonyEducational Assistant

Assignment: Instructing Educational Assistant for Kinder- Grade 3

Location: Clearview Colony School

Contract Type: Full Time Term; approximately 32.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday: 8:50 AM - 3:15 PM

Note: half of the Friday's will dismiss at 12 PM during the school year

Duration of Position: October 19, 2026 - June 29, 2027

Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

GRASSLANDS is hiring!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

TheColony Educational Assistant, in consultation with the Colony Principal and the Clearview Colony Teacher, will assist with the design of lesson plans for kindergarten to grade three students. Based on these lesson plans, the Colony EA will create student learning activities and will manage the classroom environment to facilitate student success.

The broader scope of this role is best suited to a candidate who has education-related training and experience, works collaboratively while demonstrating initiative and independence, and is organized, flexible, and adaptable to the challenges and changes that may arise throughout the day.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

Clearview Colony School is one of seven colony schools in our Grasslands community. This location is in the County of Newell and is approximately 45 minutes outside of Brooks Alberta. These schools follow their own colony school calendar that aligns with community observed holidays and traditions.

Colony schools serve children from within the Hutterite community, from kindergarten to Grade 8, offering a unique opportunity to engage with their values and traditions through their youngest members. Students typically begin speaking a German dialect, so teachers focus on developing English skills in speaking, reading, and writing.

The student group is close-knit, similar to small rural schools, where children of all ages experience their school days together through learning and playing. This multi-grade environment encourages collaboration, independence, and strong relationships among students.

It is a priority within the community to keep traditional values at the center of students’ learning experiences. This includes a limited use of technology, placing greater emphasis on cultural learning and hands‑on, face‑to‑face interaction. The result is a focused environment that minimizes screen use and supports meaningful, relationship‑based learning.

ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

Our Vision: A community of Learners dedicated to student success

Our Mission: To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
Our Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency

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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU

92% of benefit premiums are paid for full-time employees including Extended Health, Dental, Extended Disability, Life, and AD&D coverage.
Health Spending Account (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
Paid Sick Leave up to 15 days per year.
Family Medical Leave up to 3 days per year.
Paid Personal Leave up to3 per year.

To learn more about us please visit:

Grasslands Public Schools website at: grasslands.ab.ca
Grasslands Public Schools 2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar

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JOB DUTIES

plan and deliver instruction, based on student learning needs and special needs, to foster learning of appropriate knowledge and skills
prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
support students in instruction as well as social and behavioral needs
encourage positive interactions between students and between students and staff
work closely and collaboratively with the Colony Teacher, Colony Administrator and German Teacher to identify students’ individual and collective learning needs
provide a stimulating learning environment in which each student can experience growth and develop to their potential
communicate student progress and meet with parents as required
meet with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress
attend meetings and in-service training sessions
maintain a clean and tidy classroom and classroom materials
participate with students, as required, in school activities such as outdoor sports

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading
Ability to assist with all subject areas
Strong organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize multiple demands
Excellent problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills
Flexible and able to work independently or as a team
Strong organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize multiple demands
Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values
Able to contribute to a classroom environment that supports diversity and inclusion
Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
Understanding of how the role of Educational Assistant impacts the community
Personal integrity and trustworthiness and able to establish trust and rapport with students and coworkers

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma
Post-secondary training in education, as an Educational Assistant, or a related profession would be considered an asset
2 + years working with children or in an education setting would be considered an asset
experience working with children or other vulnerable populations in an educational, health care, or related setting may be considered

*combination of education and experience may be considered.

PRE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Selected candidates of choice must submit the following as a condition of employment: