Educational Assistant

Prairie Land Public School Division; Cessford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Land Public School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant at Berry Creek Community School to support students and teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The full-time, temporary position requires 30 hours per week and is posted for CUPE members.

The successful candidate will work with staff to provide inclusive classroom support and positive student engagement. We value patience, professionalism, and clear communication, with prior collaborative experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion when working with children.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with teachers and families.
• Ability to recognize and respond to diverse student needs.
• Experience in a collaborative educational setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support in multiple capacities as needed.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to support students.
• Represent the school professionally in interactions with students, families, and the community.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

BERRY CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Competition #PLSD-2246

This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. July 9, 2026 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.

We are seeking a dependable, caring Educational Assistant to join our team and provide classroom support in a variety of capacities. The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in working with children, demonstrate patience and compassion, and be able to recognize and respond to the diverse needs of students in a supportive learning environment.

This is a full-time, temporary position located at Berry Creek Community School, requiring 30 hours per week and commencing the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. This position has been created to support current staffing needs and will remain in place until the temporary requirement has been fulfilled.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and school staff to provide additional support to students and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff are essential. The successful applicant will be expected to represent the school in a professional manner through their interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the broader school community. Previous experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced educational setting would be considered an asset.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement.