Educational Assistant FT - Eastbrook Elementary - Immediately to June 28, 2023 Job at Grasslands Public Schools

Grasslands Public Schools Brooks, AB

We are accepting applications!

Position:
Educational Assistant (EA)

Mainstream

Contract Type:
Full-time temporary

Duration of Position:
Immediately - June 28, 2023

Assignment:
Mainstream Elementary EA

Location:
Eastbrook Elementary

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

At Eastbrook Elementary

“We envision a community of learners dedicated to student su ccess.”

Eastbrook Elementary is a dynamic and diverse elementary school, serving approximately 465 students in Prekindergarten to Grade 6, from our local communities and families. Our mosaic of families from around the world and those that have called Brooks and Alberta home for generations reflects the multicultural makeup of Canada. Our diversity will help prepare our students to be Global Citizens. We pride ourselves in offering engaging learning opportunities in various programs that challenge our students and encourage them to exceed their own expectations. Our staff and service providers deliver interventions and support to ensure the greatest opportunity for success for all students.

We welcome all students whose unique personalities and individuality contribute to the richness of our school culture . We embrace all students and celebrate the diversity they bring in all its forms. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, caring, and safe environment wherein students can grow and develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become responsible citizens. Teaching is responsive to the needs of our students, who are actively engaged as partners in their learning. Our school is a focal point of the community, and we strive to serve as a gathering space and a resource for families. As part of Grasslands Public Schools, we believe in fostering students to become engaged thinkers and ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit .

Job Duties:
Support students in instruction as well as social and behavioral needs

Encourage positive interactions between students and staff

Work closely and collaboratively with school staff including, but not limited to, classroom teachers and administration

Position may include activities such as lifting, transferring, and providing personal care, as necessary

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

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 this role impacts the community.

Able to establish trust and rapport with students.

Preferred Education and Certifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum requirement from accredited institution

Post-secondary education and previous experience is an asset

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 setting

If Selected for an interview:
(please feel free to provide with your application)

postsecondary transcripts

practicum and/or EA evaluations

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