Educational Assistant - SEIU - 0.917 FTE Perm - Val Marie School - #3693

St. Clement's School; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to join their team. This role involves working closely with students to support their individual needs in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with the ability to foster positive relationships. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while working alongside a collaborative team. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a supportive community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employee Benefit Package

Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Certification as Educational Assistant or related training is preferred.
• Experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with speech, motor, and language development.
• Support health and hygiene needs of children.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Educational Assistant Certification

Early Childhood Training

Health Care Aid Certification

Job description

Educational Assistant - SEIU

Permanent Part Time (0.9 17 FTE/27.5 hours per week)

Val Marie School

Competition # 3693

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve nearly 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.
• Take meaningful action.

Start Date: ASAP

Qualifications:

• Educational Assistant certification, early childhood training, or experience and/or training as a Health Care Aid or related certification is an asset.
• Ability and experience in working with children.
• Physical ability to work with active students.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills, and an 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 needs of individual students, provide assistance in speech, motor, and language development and social and life skills.
• Work as part of a team in development and implementation of Individual Improvement Plans.

Benefits:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Employee benefit package.
• Positive work environment.
• Pay range: $19.00 to $24.83 per hour.

Applications must be submitted prior to 3:00 pm on February 13, 2025.

For more information about this position, please contact Susan Legault, Principal at 306-298-2144. Please submit your application to the attention of 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 applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of the application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.