Full-Time Temporary Educational Assistant

Chinook's Edge School Division; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to join their team at École John Wilson Elementary School. This full-time temporary role focuses on providing essential support to students with complex needs, ensuring they receive the guidance necessary for their development. The ideal candidate will be a certified Educational Assistant with a passion for education and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. This opportunity not only allows you to make a significant impact on young learners' lives but also offers a chance to work in a supportive community that values wellness and growth. If you are ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preference for certified Educational Assistants with relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills are essential for supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex needs in a school environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance student learning.

Skills

Supporting students with complex needs

Experience as an Educational Assistant

Communication skills

Education

Certification as an Educational Assistant

Job description

Full-Time Temporary Educational Assistant

Chinook’s Edge School Division invites applications for a full-time temporary Educational Assistant for École John Wilson Elementary School (Grades Pre K-4) in Innisfail for the remainder of the school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting students with complex needs. Preference will be given to individuals who are certified Educational Assistants and who have related experience.

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, Chinook’s Edge School Division. Applications for this posting will only be accepted through ApplyToEducation, by clicking the 'Apply' link on this page, and will no longer be accepted by email.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record check and vulnerable sector check.

Chinook’s Edge is one of the largest school divisions in the province, serving over 11,000 students in 40 Central Alberta schools between Calgary and Red Deer. Our schools are located in 13 small communities that sprawl east and west from the Highway 2 corridor, conveniently providing Chinook’s 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. The Chinook’s Edge reputation for staff and student wellness, our family-friendly communities that 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 Supervisor 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.

As part of our hiring process, the information you provide in your application and during the interview process may be shared with individuals involved in the hiring decision. This may include members of the hiring committee, school administration, and other relevant personnel across the school division as part of a division-wide hiring process. We are committed to protecting your privacy. All information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and internal policies to ensure confidentiality and fairness throughout the process.

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 Chinook’s 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 T’ina), the Métis Nation of Alberta, and Inuit Peoples. From the majestic mountain views, vast prairies, and skies of the chinook arch, we express gratitude for the beauty and abundance these lands provide. In recognizing the harmony of earth, plants, water, and wind that breathe life into all we do, we strive to learn and grow as a community while cherishing individual differences. 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries: Education