Regular Full Time Educational Assistant

Pembina Hills School Division; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of Regular Full Time Educational Assistant based out of École Westlock Elementary School. This position will begin as soon as possible and will end June 25, 2027.

The successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in working with students with complex needs in a French Immersion classroom. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday at 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, following the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex needs and behaviorally challenged students is an asset.
• Understanding of childhood development preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults.
• Able to work as a member of the school team.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed.
• SIVA Training would be an asset.
• First aid would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with complex needs in a French Immersion classroom.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, following the school calendar.
• Collaborate as part of the school team and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Child development understanding

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Enthusiastic

SIVA training

First aid

Job description

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of Regular Full Time Educational Assistant based out of École Westlock Elementary School. This position will begin as soon as possible and will end June 25, 2027.

The Division

Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3600 students in 16 community schools including two Hutterite Colony Schools and two outreach schools. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders, through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at

The School -

Westlock Elementary School is committed to building academic excellence from a foundation based on character and active citizenship. The school’s motto is to provide each student with the opportunity "turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s successes" in a family-like atmosphere committed to learning and growing together

The Position

The successful candidate must be self-directed team player who is interested in working with students with complex needs in a French Immersion classroom. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday at 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, following the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex needs and behaviorally challenged students would be an asset
• Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults
• Able to work as a member of the school team
• Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed
• SIVA Training would be an asset
• First aid would be an asset

For Further Information, Please Contact

Amber Monteath (Principal) at 780-349-3385

This competition will close when a suitable candidate is found,

There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff is expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.

Please Note

• Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
• Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
• Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) – issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
• Verification of Education and relative experience is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.