K-3 Educational Assistant — Classroom Growth & Support

Applytoeducation; Gem; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Health Spending Account

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Job summary

Grasslands Public Schools in Alberta is seeking a Colony Educational Assistant to support kindergarten to grade three students, in collaboration with the Colony Principal, Clearview Colony Teacher and learning specialists. You will help design lesson plans, create activities and maintain a positive classroom environment to foster student growth.

Ideal candidates will have education-related training, be organized, collaborative, and able to adapt to daily changes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Post-secondary training in education, Educational Assistant, or a related profession would be considered an asset.
• 2+ years working with children or in an education setting would be considered an asset.
• *combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• plan and deliver instruction based on student learning needs to foster knowledge and skills.
• prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• support students in instruction as well as social and behavioral needs.
• encourage positive interactions between students and staff.
• work closely with Colony Teacher and German Teacher to identify learning needs.
• provide a stimulating learning environment to foster growth.
• communicate student progress and meet with parents as required.
• attend meetings and in-service training sessions.

Job description

We are Accepting Applications!

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Position: ColonyEducational Assistant

Assignment: Instructing Educational AssistantforKinder- Grade 3

Location: Clearview Colony School

Contract Type: Full Time Term; approximately 32.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday: 8:50 AM - 3:15 PM

Note: half of the Friday's will dismiss at 12 PM during the school year

Duration of Position: October 19, 2026 - June 29, 2027

Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

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GRASSLANDS is hiring!

ABOUT THE POSITION:TheColony Educational Assistant, in consultation with the Colony Principal and the Clearview Colony Teacher, will assist with the design of lesson plans for kindergarten to grade three students. Based on these lesson plans, the Colony EA will create student learning activities and will manage the classroom environment to facilitate student success.

The broader scope of this role is best suited to a candidate who has education-related training and experience, works collaboratively while demonstrating initiative and independence, and is organized, flexible, and adaptable to the challenges and changes that may arise throughout the day.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Clearview Colony School is one of seven colony schools in our Grasslands community. This location is in the County of Newell and is approximately 45 minutes outside of Brooks Alberta. These schools follow their own colony school calendar that aligns with community observed holidays and traditions.

Colony schools serve children from within the Hutterite community, from kindergarten to Grade 8, offering a unique opportunity to engage with their values and traditions through their youngest members. Students typically begin speaking a German dialect, so teachers focus on developing English skills in speaking, reading, and writing.

The student group is close-knit, similar to small rural schools, where children of all ages experience their school days together through learning and playing. This multi-grade environment encourages collaboration, independence, and strong relationships among students.

It is a priority within the community to keep traditional values at the center of students’ learning experiences. This includes a limited use of technology, placing greater emphasis on cultural learning and hands-on, face-to-face interaction. The result is a focused environment that minimizes screen use and supports meaningful, relationship-based learning.

ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

• Our Vision: A community of Learners dedicated to student success

• Our Mission: To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
• Our Values: Collaboration,Integrity,Diversity Equity & Inclusion,Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency

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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU

• 92% of benefit premiums are paidfor full-time employeesincluding Extended Health, Dental, Extended Disability, Life, and AD&D coverage.
• Health Spending Account(for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
• Paid Sick Leaveup to 15 days per year.
• Family Medical Leaveup to 3 days per year.
• Paid Personal Leaveup to3 per year.

To learn more about us please visit:

• Grasslands Public Schools website at:grasslands.ab.ca
• Grasslands Public Schools 2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar

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JOB DUTIES

• plan and deliver instruction, based on student learning needs and special needs, to foster learning of appropriate knowledge and skills
• prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• support students in instruction as well as social and behavioral needs
• encourage positive interactions between students and between students and staff
• work closely and collaboratively with the Colony Teacher, Colony Administrator and German Teacher to identify students’ individual and collective learning needs
• provide a stimulating learning environment in which each student can experience growth and develop to their potential
• communicate student progress and meet with parents as required
• meet with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress
• attend meetings and in-service training sessions
• maintain a clean and tidy classroom and classroom materials
• participate with students, as required, in school activities such as outdoor sports

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading
• Ability to assist with all subject areas
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize multiple demands
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills
• Flexible and able to work independently or as a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize multiple demands
• Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values
• Able to contribute to a classroom environment that supports diversity and inclusion
• Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
• Understanding of how the role of Educational Assistant impacts the community
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness and able to establish trust and rapport with students and coworkers

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma
• Post-secondary training in education, as an Educational Assistant, or a related profession would be considered an asset
• 2 + years working with children or in an education setting would be considered an asset
• experience working with children or other vulnerable populations in an educational, health care, or related setting may be considered

*combination of education and experience may be considered.

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PRE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Selected candidates of choice must submit the following as a condition of employment:

• Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Original documentreported within thelast 6 monthsof hire date; condition of employment

*Applicantscannot workbefore a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved*

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HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following by applying directly to this ad :

• A current cover letter and resume
• Contacts for three (3) professional references
• Please feel free to provide applicable post-secondary transcripts with your application

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Thank you for your interest in being a member of our team at Grasslands Public Schools!

We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions from all who apply and will contact those who are selected for an interview.

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