Unity Public School - Educational Assistant Position - Temp PT - #4077147

Living Sky School Division No. 202; Unity; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health coverage

Sick leave

School breaks and summers off

Professional development opportunities

Maternity leave top up

Family assistance program

Secure pension plan

Make a difference

Job summary

Unity Public School, part of Living Sky School Division, is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant to support student learning in a rural community.

This is a temporary part-time (.50FTE) position, commencing immediately and ending June 30, 2027, with responsibilities in small groups and classroom settings.

Requirements include a minimum Grade 12 education and childcare experience; a post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare is an asset. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistants promote engagement, participation and success of students.
• Support core subject areas in small groups and in the classroom.
• Basic knowledge of Grade 5-9 math concepts and ability to independently facilitate teacher-planned lessons/activities.

Responsibilities

• Support core subjects in small groups and in the classroom.
• Facilitate teacher-planned lessons/activities as needed.
• Promote engagement and positive learning environments.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support student success.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning & organization

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education with childcare experience

Post-secondary certificate in Early Learning & Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Living Sky School Division is looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on! Unity Public School is a school where inclusion matters and the needs of the students are at the center of everything. We are a rural, tight-knit place with a great deal of community spirit. We are looking for a committed and caring individual who believes he or she can really make a difference in a child's life. This person will demonstrate honesty, respect and integrity in his or her work with children, families and colleagues and must believe that every child has the ability to become great! We welcome your interest! Please join us!

Unity Public School

Unity Public School is a school where inclusion matters and the needs of the students are at the center of everything. We are a rural, tight-knit place with a great deal of community spirit. We are looking for a committed and caring individual who believes he or she can really make a difference in a child's life. This person will demonstrate honesty, respect and integrity in his or her work with children, families and colleagues and must believe that every child has the ability to become great! We welcome your interest! Please join us!

This posting is for a Temporary Part-Time .50FTE Educational Assistant Position at Unity Public School, commencing immediately and ending June 30, 2027.

Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students. The successful applicant will support core subject areas in both small groups and in the classroom. Basic knowledge of Grade 5-9 math concepts and the ability to independently facilitate teacher-planned lessons/activities is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experience
• Post-secondary certificate from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent program would be considered an asset

The Right Person will

• genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun;
• possess strong planning and organizational skills while showing initiative ;
• have excellent communication skills and a willingness to work independently
• be positive, enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment.

LSKYSD Benefits

• family health coverage;
• generous sick leave plan;
• school breaks and summers off;
• professional development opportunities;
• maternity leave top up benefit;
• family assistance program;
• secure pension plan;
• an opportunity to make a difference.

For further information, please contact Natalie LeBlanc, Principal at [e-mail]

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.