Educational Assistant

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of an Educational Assistant based out Busby Elementary School.

The Division

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 www.pembinahills.ca

The School - Busby School

Busby School (K-6) is located in Busby, Alberta (approximately 40 minutes north of St. Albert). The school’s culture is one of a large family where everyone takes care of everyone else. The school benefits from strong family and community support. “Achieving Excellence - Child by Child - Day by Day - Together”

The Position

The successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in providing support and encouragement to students with a diversity of learning needs in the classroom. Hours of work will be 4-5 days / week at 3 hours / day following the school calendar. Duties to commence as soon as possible and will end June 27, 2025.

Qualifications

Experience working with students with a range of academic and social needs including challenging behaviours

Experience working with young children and a familiarity with the principles and practices of inclusion

Ability to work in a variety of classroom settings and grade levels

Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development

A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a program assistant

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults

Able to work as a member of the school team

Willingness to collaborate with teachers, support staff, and other professionals

Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed

SIVA Training would be an asset

First aid would be an asset

For further information, please contact :

Angie Bachand (Principal) at 780-349-2464

This competition will remain open until 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.