Part-Time Educational Assistant (Intervention and PUF)

Peace River School Division; Berwyn; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Extended Health Care

Vision Care

Dental Care

HSA/Welness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Peace River School Division invites applications for a Part-Time Educational Assistant at Lloyd Garrison School in Berwyn, Alberta. The role focuses on targeted literacy and numeracy support for small groups of students in Grades 1-5 and PUF, starting immediately through June 29, 2027.

The position is 0.88 FTE, unionized CUPE Local 4839, offering benefits after probation and a structured support environment within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with young children.
• Understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy concepts (phonics, early number sense).

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted literacy and numeracy support to small groups of students in Grades 1-5 and PUF.
• Start immediately and until June 29, 2027.
• Work at Lloyd Garrison School in Berwyn, Alberta.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative teamwork

Independent work

Small group management

Follow structured intervention plans

Reliability & accountability

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Peace River School Division is seeking a highly motivated Part-Time (0.88 f.t.e.) Educational Assistant at Lloyd Garrison School to provide targeted literacy and numeracy support to small groups of students in Grades 1-5 and PUF support. The position will start immediately and continue to June 29, 2027.

Lloyd Garrison School is located in the town of Berwyn, approximately 11 kms from the town of Grimshaw and 40 kms from Peace River. The school serves students from K to 12.

Qualifications:

• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience working directly with young children
• Experience and understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy concepts (e.g. phonics, phonological awareness, early number sense)

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teachers and district office Program Coordinators
• A strong desire to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work independently.
• The ability to work independently, manage small groups effectively, and follow structured intervention plans.
• High level of commitment, accountability, and reliability.

Application Requirements:

• Provide an acceptance current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

Please note, record check must be less than six (6) months old to date of your application.

Join the dedicated team at Lloyd Garrison School and make a direct impact on the foundational success of our youngest learners!

This is a union position under the collective agreement between the CUPE Local 4839 and the Peace River School Division.

Rate of Pay:

$23.27 to $28.86 per hour (dependent on experience and education in accordance with the collective agreement between the CUPE Local 4839 and the Peace River School Division).

Benefits:

The following benefits are available to CUPE Support Staff Association employees when they have successfully completed the probationary period and are working at a 0.50 FTE or greater in accordance with the collective agreement between the CUPE Local 4839 and the Peace River School Division

• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Extended Health Care
• Vison Care
• Dental Care
• Health Spending Account/Wellness Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Pension
• Paid time off

Building an Equitable and Inclusive Workplace

Peace River School Division is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. This commitment is specifically demonstrated through our dedication to anti-racism and our ongoing work toward Truth and Reconciliation. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to participate in that shared responsibility.

We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically underrepresented groups including but not limited to women, Indigenous people and other members of a visible minority group, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community. We commit to identifying and actively removing systemic barriers to ensure a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment free from discrimination, including racism.