Educational Assistant - Early Learning Services - Swan Hills School

Pembina Hills School Division requires an Educational Assistant with Early Learning Services in Swan Hills School . The successful candidate must be a flexible and self-directed team player who is interested in working with children with diverse needs in the preschool program. Hours of work will be Tuesday and Thursday, 3.5 hours/day, 7 hours/week, following the school calendar. This position starts December 9 , 2024 and ends June 5, 2025 . The Division Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3800 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. 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 Early Learning Our Early Learning Programs are for 3 to 4 year-old children who have moderate or complex needs. In small, play-based settings, children receive instruction in specific skills. Qualifications/Requirements Experience with children with complex needs Familiar with and experience in early intervention An understanding of early childhood development and experience and training in working with preschool children with developmental disabilities Able to work as a member of a preschool team Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed Experience with speech language support and behavioural issues an asset First Aid would be an asset For further information, please contact: Kelly Ferguson (Principal) at 780-674-8565 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.