Regular Part Time Educational Assistant

Pembina Hills School Division; Dapp; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of a Part Time Educational Assistant based out of Pembina North Community School.

The successful candidate will support students with diverse learning needs in a Kindergarten classroom, working on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 7 hours each day, following the school calendar. The assignment runs from August 27, 2026 to June 25, 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with behavior difficulties.
• Experience supporting students with developmental delays.
• Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development.
• Experience supporting learners with early literacy and numeracy skills.
• A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a program assistant.
• Good at building a rapport and presenting a non-judgmental attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team in an inclusive environment.
• A positive addition to our instructional team.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed.
• SIVA Training would be an asset.
• First aid would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to students with a diversity of learning needs in a Kindergarten classroom.

Skills

Behavior support

Developmental delays

Child development understanding

Early literacy

Numeracy skills

Program assistant responsibilities

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Inclusive environment

Enthusiasm and motivation

SIVA training asset

First aid asset

Job description

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of a Part Time Educational Assistant based out of Pembina North Community School.

The Division
Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3500 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. 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 www.pembinahills.ca

The School –Pembina North Community School
Pembina North Community School is located 26 km north of Westlock, and 81 km northwest of St. Albert in the Town of Dapp. The Kindergarten to Grade 9 School operates under the purpose statement,“United We Achieve Excellence”.

The Position
The successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in providing support and encouragement to students with a diversity of learning needs in a Kindergarten classroom. Hours of work will be 2 days/week (Tuesday and Thursday) at 7 hours/day following the school calendar. This school follows an alternate calendar. Duties to commence August 27, 2026 and will end June 25, 2027.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting students with behavior difficulties
• Experience supporting students with developmental delays
• Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development
• Experience supporting learners with early literacy and numeracy skills
• A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a program assistant
• Good at building a rapport and presenting a non-judgmental attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team in an inclusive environment
• A positive addition to our instructional 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:
Robert Weiss (Principal) at 780-954-3790

This competition remains open until 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 are 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 Authoritymust 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.