Leoville Central School - Educational Assistant Position - Temp FT - #4065207

Living Sky School Division No. 202; Leoville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health coverage

Generous sick leave plan

School breaks and summers off

Professional development opportunities

Maternity leave top up benefit

Family assistance program

Secure pension plan

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Living Sky School Division is seeking four Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistants at Leoville Central School, starting immediately and ending June 30, 2027. Hours are 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, supporting students with intensive needs in personal care, life skills, academics, communication and behaviour under teachers’ direction.

Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 education with childcare experience; a post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare or Youth Care Worker is an

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experience
• Post-secondary certificate from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent program would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Support students with intensive needs in personal care, life skills and experiences, academic assistance, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers.
• Promote engagement, participation and success of students as part of the school team.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education

Post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare or Youth Care Worker

Job description

Living Sky School Division is looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on!

Leoville Central School

Leoville Central School is a school where inclusion matters and the needs of students are at the center of everything. We are a rural, tight-knit place with a great deal of community spirit. We are looking for a committed and caring individual who believes he or she can really make a difference in a child’s life. This person will demonstrate honesty, respect and integrity in his or her work with children, families and colleagues and must believe that every child has the ability to become great! We welcome your interest! Please join us!

Summary of Position

This posting is for four Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant Positions at Leoville Central School, commencing immediately and ending June 30, 2027. Hours of work are 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students. Educational Assistants support students with intensive needs in five key areas: providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic assistance, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experience
• Post-secondary certificate from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent program would be considered an asset

The Right Person will

• genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun;
• possess strong planning and organizational skills while showing initiative;
• have excellent communication skills; and
• be enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment.

LSKYSD Benefits

• family health coverage;
• generous sick leave plan;
• school breaks and summers off;
• professional development opportunities;
• maternity leave top up benefit;
• family assistance program;
• secure pension plan;
• an opportunity to make a difference.

For further information, please contact Michele Purdy, Principal, [phone] or email [e-mail]

Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We arecommitted to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.