Educational Assistant

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Prairie Public School Division invites applications for an Educational Assistant at Isabel Campbell Public School. This full-time temporary position (32.5 hours per week) is effective immediately through June 2026. Salary is per the current collective agreement.

Applicants should include a completed Apply to Education profile, cover letter, detailed resume, and three references. The Educational Assistant works under the supervision of a certified teacher who retains responsibility for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Educational Assistant Diploma with CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Some experience working with children in an organized setting preferred.
• Preference will be given to those with NVCI training.
• Experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors is an asset.
• Ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, as well as assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• The Educational Assistant works under the supervision of a certified teacher who retains the responsibility for planning, instruction, supervision and evaluation of the students.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Experience with children

Personal care assistance

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Educational Assistant Diploma

Job description

Grande Prairie Public School Division

Invites applications for:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

Isabel Campbell Public School

COMPETITION NUMBER: S2627-010

Full-time Temporary (32.5 hours per week) Educational Assistant

Effective Immediately – June 2026

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

The salary range for this position can be found in our current collective agreement.

The Educational Assistant works under the supervision of a certified teacher who retains the responsibility for planning, instruction, supervision and evaluation of the students.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Educational Assistant Diploma with CPR/First Aid preferred


• some experience working with children in an organized setting preferred


• preference will be given to those with NVCI training


• experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors is an asset


• ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, as well as assist with personal care

Applications should include:

• completed Apply to Education profile


• cover letter


• detailed resume


• three references with current contact information

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview.GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.

A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.