Ea2 Colony

The Morinville Colony School provides programming to students in Kindergarten to Grade 9 for the Morinville Hutterite Brethren Colony. Constructed in 1999, as a collaborative project between the Colony and Sturgeon Public Schools, the two-room school is a source of considerable pride for the Colony. As a result, there is a strong community support for the school. Within the environment of the Hutterite culture, the school and the Colony work together to provide educational opportunities for the K-9 student population.

**FTE**:1.0 FTE; 6.5 hrs/day; Monday to Friday; Full-Time Permanent

**Initial Assignment**:Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant will work with various grades to support students.

**Qualifications & Experience**:Educational Assistant or Early Childhood Diploma or Certificate is required; experience working with Autistic children is an asset; CPR and First Aid are desirable. Preference given to applicants with experience and training with Autism, Behaviors and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. Equivalencies that consist of a combination of education, knowledge, skills and abilities to formal education requirements may be considered.

**Hourly Rate**:$18.82 - $23.57 per hour, as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

**ABOUT STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS**

**Sturgeon Public Schools** **prides itself on doing things a little differently. Our schools are special places, where an open and collaborative relationship with parents and the rural community enhances the quality of our education and sees our students thrive. We support the entire individual, providing diverse specialty programming that inspires and develops each student, while maintaining caring schools that make our youth feel safe, secure, and accepted.

With a strong focus on literacy and a willingness to embrace technology to support learning - our unique approach to education equips students with the right skills, knowledge and characteristics to succeed in the 21st century.
- Please note that all new employees to Sturgeon Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector included prior to commencement of employment (from your local RCMP station). _