Full-time Education Assistant

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Education Assistant at Percy Baxter School, Whitecourt, Alberta.

Successful Candidate Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in an inclusive setting
• Follow the direction of the classroom Teacher

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with teachers and other educational assistants in the classroom/school
• Understand and carry out oral and written direction
• Work independently with minimal instruction
• Demonstrate effective organizational and communication skills
• Respect confidentiality
• Practice professionalism with all PBS School students, staff, administration, parents and public
• Are aware of NGPS policies and administrative procedures
• Have an understanding of the teaching/learning process
• Have strong interpersonal skills and patience
• Enjoys working in a team environment

Start Date

• ASAP

Hours

• 30 hours per week—5 days/6 hours per day

Wage Rate

• $21.05/hour - $30.54/hour depending on qualifications and experience

Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check

• If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.