Full-time Education Assistant

Northern Gateway Public Schools; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a full-time Education Assistant at Pat Hardy Elementary School in Whitecourt, Alberta. The position is 1.0 FTE, with a start date ASAP and duties focused on supporting students in an inclusive setting.

Hours are 6 per day, 5 days a week, with a wage range of $21.05 to $30.54 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. A Teacher Assistant Diploma or ECD Certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Provide support to students in an inclusive setting.
• Nurture all students with kindness and commitment to their growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in an inclusive setting
• Nurture all students with love, kindness and a commitment to supporting their maximum growth and potential

Skills

Patience & compassion

Proactive classroom support

Team collaboration

Education

Teacher Assistant Diploma

Early Childhood Development Certificate

Job description

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Education Assistant at Pat Hardy Elementary School, Whitecourt, Alberta.

Successful Candidate Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in an inclusive setting
• Nurture all students with love, kindness and a commitment to supporting their maximum growth and potential

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who

• have experience, patience and compassion in supporting children with complex needs requiring academic, social-emotional and/or behavioural help in the classroom.
• have an understanding of the teaching/learning process
• are committed to learn and improve personal skills to meet student needs
• are passionate and committed to helping children achieve their full potential
• are able to proactively respond to groups of students in a classroom setting
• are flexible and able to adapt to changes in their work environment
• contribute to a positive team environment
• have a Teacher Assistant Diploma or Early Childhood Development Certificate

Start Date

• ASAP

Hours

• 6 hours a day/5 days a week

Wage Rate

• $21.05/hour - $30.54/hour depending on qualifications and experience

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.