Educational Assistant - Non Union -.5 FTE - Temp - Central School - #3829

Chinook School Division #211; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive school division is seeking a temporary part-time Educational Assistant in Swift Current. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion. This role involves assisting in the development of Individual Improvement Plans and meeting the needs of active students. The position offers a pay range of $19.68 to $26.31 per hour and requires a positive attitude. Applications are due by August 20, 2025.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work with active students.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to truth and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting health and hygiene needs of children.
• Work one-on-one with students.
• Provide assistance in speech and social skills development.

Skills

Experience working with children

Teamwork ability

Positive attitude towards inclusion

Education

Educational Assistant certification or early childhood training

Job description

Job Posting

Educational Assistant

Temporary Part-Time - 0.5 FTE – 3 Hours/Day

Central School

Competition #38229

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve over 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student-centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles: Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships, and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring, and respectful of all people.

Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace, as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to:

• Understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;
• Present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;
• Identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity; and,
• Take meaningful action.

Dates: September 2, 2025 – June 26, 2026

Qualifications:

• Educational Assistant certification or early childhood training is an asset;
• Ability and experience in working with children;
• Physical ability to work with active students;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills, and ability to work in a team environment;
• A positive and flexible attitude to change;
• Demonstrates a commitment to truth and reconciliation;
• Demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Willingness to meet the health and hygiene needs of children as required;
• Work one-on-one with students and within a classroom setting;
• Based on individual needs, provide assistance in speech, motor, language development, and social and life skills;
• Work as part of a team in developing and implementing Individual Improvement Plans.

Benefits:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan;
• Positive work environment;
• Pay range: $19.68 to $26.31 per hour.

For more information, contact Angela Hermanson, Deputy Director, at 306-778-9200. Please submit your application via Apply to Education by August 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm to Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources.

Please note: all successful applicants must agree to a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, as a condition of employment. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting your application, you agree that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for confidential reference checks.