Attendant (Temporary)

NWP offersa wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates diplomas apprenticeships and degrees.
We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home the distinctive communities and industries we serve and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.
The Learning Commons is a hub of student faculty and staff services. Included in this area are traditional library services the Academic Success Centre for student support in writing math and other subject areas; Accessibility Services for students and the Testing Centre for both external clients and future Northwestern Polytechnic students. We are an area that encourages growth learning and exploration for those who seek our support and of each other.

The Educational Attendant will be called upon to provide in-class and out-of-class support to students who need more complex support in nature and may require hands-on assistance. Assisting the student in setting up personal materials in the classroom for learning
Assistance with note-taking
Working with the student out of class to assist with comprehension of assignment expectations organizing and planning of assignments booking accommodated tests and obtaining research materials etc.
Applicants must be available to work in person at the Grande Prairie Campus for the following timeswith the possibility of 1-3 additional hours per week depending on the students assignment load.
Northwestern Polytechnic offers lifelong learning opportunities through a competitive salary and a student-centred culture that is vital to our community.

The successful candidate will have 2 years experience working in the Human Service field with preference given to those with experience in an educational environment supporting individuals with diverse needs. Mental Health First Aid Certificate an asset
Basic computer skills. Proficiency in MS Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook as well as Zoom is an asset.
Problem-solving attitude to approaching issues while exercising independent judgment and ethical decision-making with a minimum amount of supervision
This position is a temporary appointment and is anticipated to be up to 17.5 hours per week. Hourly salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.