Description
Position:
Educational Assistant (EA)
Split between PreK and Mainstream
Contract Type
Temporary Full Time; 32.5 hrs/week, 6.5 hrs/day
Duration of Position:
August 26, 2024 - June 27, 2025
Location:
Rolling Hills School
Application close date:
As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established
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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
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ROLLING HILLS SCHOOL is hiring!
We are seeking applications for an Educational Assistant that will divide their time with Pre-K to grade 9 students.
This position is unique and will require, on a daily basis, an individual with the skill set and understanding to support Pre-K students in their stage of development, as well as, students with mainstream needs from kindergarten to grade 9.
Rolling Hills is a small rural community in the southern central portion of the province of Alberta. The community is agriculturally based, and the town serves a population of about 500 residents including the surrounding farms. The community has a full-sized indoor skating rink and a nine-hole golf course for summer activities. The community hall is a large modern structure that is capable of hosting events and public gatherings with as many as 250 people. "Community Cookies" is a volunteer-run organization which prepares cookie dough to support the school and various other community organizations.
The school population varies between 65-80 students and offers instruction from Early Childhood Services to grade nine. Our students benefit from being able to use the community recreational resources as well as a full-sized gymnasium for sports and cultural activities. We are fortunate, due to community support of many fundraisers, to offer a wide variety of extra-curricular activities to our students, such as sports programs, ski trips, educational field trips, and swimming lessons.
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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;
work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to support the delivery of quality programming to early learners;
work closely and collaboratively with school staff including, but not limited to, classroom teachers and administration;
encourage positive interactions between students and staff;
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.
Organized and able to follow plans and meet deadlines.
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
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