Full-Time Educational Assistant

St. Clement's School; Village of Cremona; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to support Indigenous students in a vibrant community. This full-time temporary position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, providing essential educational and emotional support in both classroom and pull-out settings. The ideal candidate will be certified and possess experience working with Indigenous youth, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment. Join a collaborative team in a school division that values wellness and community, where your contributions will help shape the future of young learners.

Qualifications

• Preference for certified Educational Assistants with experience in supporting Indigenous youth.
• Flexibility in providing educational support in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational and social emotional support to Indigenous students.
• Assist in one-on-one or small group settings as needed.

Skills

Educational Support

Social Emotional Support

Indigenous Youth Support

One-on-One Assistance

Small Group Support

Education

Certification as Educational Assistant

Experience Supporting Indigenous Youth

Job description

Chinooks Edge School Division invites applications for a full-time temporary Educational Assistant at Cremona School (Grades K-12). The successful candidate will provide educational and/or social emotional support to Indigenous students in a classroom or pull-out setting. There will be flexibility in providing one-on-one or small group support. Preference will be given to individuals who are certified Educational Assistants and/or have successful experience supporting Indigenous youth.

We ask that applicants prepare both a cover letter and resume, complete with the names and telephone numbers of three current work related references. Cover letters can be addressed to Mike Garrow, Associate Superintendent People Services, Chinooks Edge School Division. Applications for this posting will only be accepted by using the 'Apply' link on this page, and will no longer be accepted by email.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm, Sunday, January 5, 2024. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record check and vulnerable sector check.

Chinooks Edge is one of the largest school divisions in the province, serving over 11,000 students in 40 Central Alberta schools. Our schools are located in 13 small communities that sprawl east and west from the Highway 2 corridor, conveniently providing Chinooks Edge staff and families with the best of both worlds: a friendly, healthy and affordable small-town lifestyle combined with the proximity to big city amenities! Plus, the world famous Rocky Mountains are a short drive away. Chinooks Edge values collaboration as well as staff and student wellness. Our family-friendly communities boast easy access to exciting cultural and recreational opportunities, and our highly regarded quality learning environments make us a desirable division in which to live, learn, work and play!

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal 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.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file.

We respectfully acknowledge that the schools within Chinooks Edge School Division are situated on Treaty 6 and 7 land, home of the First Nations (Dene, Nehiyawak (Cree), Nakoda, Anishinaabe, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), Tsuu Tina), the Métis Nation of Alberta, and Inuit Peoples. This land acknowledgment represents our commitment to reconciliation, connecting us to those who once walked these lands and forging a path together for the generations to come.