Mainstream EA PT 18. hrs/week - Fairville Colony School - August 26, 2024- June 27, 2025

We are accepting applications! Position : Educational Assistant (EA) Mainstream Contract Type Temporary Part time; (18 hrs / week) Duration of Position : August 26, 2024 - June 27, 2025 Location : Fairville Colony School Application close date : As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established ! Apply directly to this ad, by selecting the Apply Online button below ! Check your 'jobs Applied To' to confirm you successfully applied Treaty Acknowledgement We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy : Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu T’ina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation.

We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.

We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting. At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team that thrives on a foundation of : Student Learning School + Community Relationships Inclusive + Healthy Environments .

FAIRVILLE COLONY SCHOOL is hiring! The Fairville Colony School, is located in Bassano, are seeking applications for a mainstream Educational Assistant to work with students, to prepare them for the grades ahead.

This position requires an applicant who works well under pressure and in energetic environments while upholding the values of the division.

This role requires pertinence, kindness, and resiliency, and an understanding of the importance, of this role, for our students, colleagues, and community.

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION Provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.

• It’s great to work at Grasslands! We Prioritize Wellness and Active Living : We offer health, dental and other extended benefits, effective your first day under contract with up to 92%* of benefit premiums paid.
• premium percentage paid is based on hours worked In this role you will have weekends and summers off, and often have extended time off during holiday seasons, as scheduled on the school calendar.

Grasslands Public Schools, in partnership with the City of Brooks Recreation Services, offer discounts on JBS Canada Centre memberships and passes, for Grasslands employees! We regularly plan book studies, social events, guest presenters, and more! We have implemented early dismissal, for students, on Fridays (Fri-yay!),to give more flexibility in schedules, for colleagues to meet, collaborate, and learn within working hours.

• Job Duties : support students in instruction as well as social and behavioral needs encourage positive interactions between students and staff;
• work closely and collaboratively with school staff including, but not limited to, classroom teachers and administration;

position may include activities such as lifting, transferring, and providing personal care, as necessary; and position may have involvement in student school activities such as swimming or outdoor sports and may require the EA to participate with students.

Ideal candidates skills & abilities : Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading Ability to assist with all subject areas Excellent problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values Able to contribute to a classroom environment that supports diversity and inclusion Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity Personal integrity and trustworthiness Understanding of how the role of Educational Assistant impacts the community Able to establish trust and rapport with students Education and Certifications : High School diploma postsecondary training is an asset *combination of education and experience may be considered.

Successful applicants will be required to submit before start date : Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment

Applicants cannot work before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved* Please take note of the documentation required : Required to Apply : current cover letter and resume contacts for three (3) professional references ;

preferably in an educational and / or professional setting If Selected for an interview : (please feel free to provide with your application) applicable post secondary transcripts ! Apply directly to this ad, by selecting the Apply Online button below ! Check your 'jobs Applied To' to confirm you successfully applied