Macklin School - Educational Assistant- Temp PT - #4072228

Living Sky School Division No. 202; Macklin; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health coverage

Sick leave

School breaks and summers off

Professional development

Maternity leave top up

Family assistance program

Secure pension

Make a difference

Job summary

Macklin School, part of Living Sky School Division, invites applications for a Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant position commencing immediately at Macklin School.

The successful applicant will support core subjects in small groups and in classrooms, promote engagement, and help students succeed. The role emphasizes patience, teamwork, and clear communication.

Contract ends June 30, 2027. The school values diversity and inclusion, with a supportive environment for staff and learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one year relevant childcare experience.
• Post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support core subjects in small groups and in the classroom.
• Promote engagement, participation and student success.

Skills

Excellent communication

Planning & organizing

Independent work

Patience & empathy

Education

Grade 12 education

Post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare / 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!

Macklin School

Macklin School has a dedicated team that strives to make a difference in the lives of students as we believe that education is the door to opportunity and that every student can succeed. If you believe in the future of all students and have a passion for influencing the young minds of tomorrow, you will find this is a home in which you can flourish. Macklin School is a Pre-kindergarten Grade 12 school with an approximate enrolment of 340 students, 24 FTE professional staff and 15 support staff. We welcome your interest! Please join us!

Summary of Position

This posting is for a Temporary Part-Time (0.5) FTE Educational Assistant Position at Macklin School and commencing immediately and has a contract end date of June 30, 2027. Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students.The successful applicant will support core subject areas in both small groups and in the classroom.

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 a willingness to work independently


• be positive, 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.

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 Eldon Germann, Principal at [e-mail]

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.