Cut Knife Community School - Educational Assistant Position - Temp PT (0.5 FTE) - #4076982

Living Sky School Division No. 202; Cut Knife; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health coverage

Sick leave plan

School breaks and summers off

Professional development opportunities

Maternity leave top up benefit

Family assistance program

Secure pension plan

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Living Sky School Division is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant for Cut Knife Community School, commencing immediately and ending June 30, 2027. The successful applicant will support core subject areas in small groups and the classroom to promote engagement and student success.

We value patience, empathy, and strong communication. The right candidate will work independently within a collaborative team to help students flourish in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support core subjects in small groups and in the classroom.
• Promote engagement, participation and success of students.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education

Early Learning & Childcare certificate

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!

Cut Knife Community School

Cut Knife Community School has a dedicated team that strives to make a difference in the lives of students as we believe that education is the door to opportunity and that every student can succeed. If you believe in the future of all students and have a passion for influencing the young minds of tomorrow, you will find this is a home in which you can flourish. Cut Knife Community School is a Pre-kindergarten - Grade 12 school with an approximate enrolment of 210 students, 16 FTE professional staff and 15 support staff.

This posting is for a Temporary Part-Time (0.5) FTE Educational Assistant Position at Cut knife Community School, commencing immediately and ending June 30, 2027. Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students. The successful applicant will support core subject areas in both small groups and in the classroom.

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.

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.