Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Benefits

Extended Disability Benefit

Job summary

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) invites applications for a Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant (31.25 hours/week) at Whispering Ridge Community School. The Educational Assistant works under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a large regional school division.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, an Educational Assistant Diploma preferred, and CPR/First Aid as an asset.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support teacher supervision and classroom activities as an Educational Assistant.
• Assist with personal care and physical tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student learning and safety.
• Ensure a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Outside hours

Experience with children

Personal care assistance

First Aid/CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Educational Assistant Diploma (preferred)

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.

WHISPERING RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

We invite applications for a Temporary Full-Time Educational Assistant (31.25 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
• 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.

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 . 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.

• Life Insurance
• Extended Disability Benefit
• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care
• 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 or by phone at [phone].