Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant

Peace-Wapiti-Public-School-Division; Bezanson; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Extended Disability Benefit

Dental Care

Extended Health Care

Vision Benefits

Job summary

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant for Bezanson School, roughly 30 hours per week. The EA works under the supervision of a certificated teacher to support students in a collaborative classroom setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma (Educational Assistant Diploma preferred). CPR/First Aid and LAMP training are assets; experience with children and the ability to perform physical tasks are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational Assistant Diploma preferred.
• CPR/First Aid would be asset, LAMP training a plus; training provided as needed.
• Experience working with children in classroom/organized setting preferred.
• Ability to perform required physical tasks and assist with personal care.
• Willingness to meet outside of school hours.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teachers in the classroom under supervision.
• Support student learning and personal care as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a positive, safe classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Willing to work outside hours

Physical tasks ability

Education

High School Diploma

Educational Assistant Diploma

Job description

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region. To learn more about northwestern Alberta and Working, Living and Playing in our region, please visit the Work NW Alberta website here.

BEZANSON SCHOOL is seeking candidates who enjoy working in a student-focused and collaborative environment. We invite applications for a TemporaryFull-Time Educational Assistant (approx. 30 hours/week). The Educational Assistant works under the supervision of a certificated teacher.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Educational Assistant Diploma is preferred
• CPR/First Aid would be considered an asset
• LAMP training as asset, but will train as needed
• Experience working with children in a classroom/organized setting is preferred
• You have the ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, as well as assist with personal care.
• You have the ability to meet outside of school hours.
• You have the ability to work as part of a team.

Applications should include:

• Completed Apply to Education profile
• Cover letter
• Detailed resume
• A list of three references (with current contact information)

A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.

Terms and conditions of employment are outlined in Policy GGG: Personnel Policy for Non-Teaching Staff. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $21.28/hour to $28.02/hour.

Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, and Vision Benefits.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].