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Position: Educational Assistant (EA)
Multiple Openings
Contract Type: Full time (6 to 6.5 hrs./day) & Part Time (minimum 3 hrs./day worked)
Duration of Position: Immediately - June 27, 2025
- some contracts available may not run to June 2025
Location : Griffin Park 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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GRIFFIN PARK SCHOOL is hiring!
Our Mission at GRIFFIN PARK SCHOOL
“ is to challenge all our students to reach their academic potential.”
We do this by teaching knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a safe, caring and cooperative learning environment. We do this so that our students are prepared to meet life's challenges and so that they become caring and contributing members of society.
Griffin Park School has approximately 420 students, ranging from Pre-Kindergarten, Early English Language Learner and Kindergarten to Grade 6. We also house the Grasslands Public Schools Elementary Levels Program.
GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION
Provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
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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, 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
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; and
position may have involvement in student school activities such as swimming or outdoor sports and may require the EA to participate with students.
Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading
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 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: applicable post secondary transcripts
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