Educational Assistant

Position:
Educational Assistant (EA)

Contract Type:
Full Time; Monday to Friday

30 to 32.5 hrs/week

Duration of Position:
Immediately - June 27, 2025

**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

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EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY is hiring

“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.

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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