Regular Part Time Educational Assistant

Pembina Hills School Division; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for a Regular Part Time Educational Assistant at École Westlock Elementary School. The position runs from October 1, 2026 to June 25, 2027.

The successful candidate will work with students with complex needs in a French Immersion setting, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays, 6.5 hours per day, aligned with the school calendar.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex needs and behaviorally challenged students would be 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

• Support students with complex needs in a French Immersion classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement individual education plans.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Child development understanding

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Motivated to help students

SIVA Training asset

First aid asset

Job description

The Division

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of Regular Part Time Educational Assistant based out of École Westlock Elementary School. This position will begin October 1, 2026 and will end June 25, 2027.

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 Tuesday, Thursday and some Fridays at 6.5 hours per day, 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 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 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.