Educational Assistant- Kinder

We are Accepting Applications

Position: Educational Assistant

Assignment: Kindergarten

Location:

Contract Type: Temporary 1.00 FTE; Full Time (approximately 30 hours per week)

• Monday - Thursday: 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM
• Friday: 8:15 AM to 11:50 AM (Staff will be required to stay longer when training is being held)

Duration of Position: Immediately - January 30, 2026; with the possibility of extension

Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

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 Tina 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.

EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY is hiring

ABOUT THE POSITION: We are seeking applications for an Educational Assistant to work with our Kindergarten students to prepare them for the grades ahead. This is a temporary full-time contract beginning immediately to January 30, 2026, with a possibility of extension.

Everything we do in Grasslands supports student learning and achievement and this position requires an applicant who works well under pressure and in energetic environments while upholding the values of the division. This role requires pertinence, kindness, and resiliency, and an understanding of the importance of this role for our students, colleagues, and community.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Eastbrook Elementary School is a dynamic and diverse elementary school serving 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 currently serve approximately 465 students from PreKindergarten to Grade 6. We offer a comprehensive PUF program for 3 & 4-year-olds, an Early English Language Learners program for qualifying 4-year-olds, an English Language Learner program for students arriving with little or no English language skills, and an engaging learning program for Grades Kindergarten to Grade 6. We pride ourselves on our Student Support Services, who collaborate with teachers, families, community services and Grasslands Division Student Support Services to ensure we meet all our learners' needs. At Eastbrook Elementary School, we envision a community of learners dedicated to student success. At Eastbrook Elementary School, 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.

ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

• Our Vision: A community of Learners dedicated to student success

• Our Mission: To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.

• Our Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation Accountability, and Transparency

It's great to work at Grasslands

• Up to 92% of benefit premiums paid and effective your first day under contract (extended health & dental, Extended Disability, Group Life, and more)

• premium percentage paid is based on hours worked.

• Paid Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave, and Personal leave.

• 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, has partnerships with the City of Brooks Recreation Services and Anytime Fitness, to offer discountsat the JBS Canada Centre andAnytime Fitness, onmemberships and passes, for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.

To learn more about us please visit:

• Grasslands Public Schools website at:

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Job Duties:

• support students in instruction as well as with physical, 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.

Ideal candidates skills & abilities:

• Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading.
• Ability to assist with all subject areas for the grade supporting.
• Must be able to support students with literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Enjoys working with elementary level students and being in an environment with Pre-K and Kindergarten level students.
• Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.
• Able to contribute to a classroom and social environment that put students first by support diversity and inclusion in alignment with Grasslands values.
• Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
• Understanding of how the role of Educational Assistant impacts the community.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness and able to establish trust and rapport with students and coworkers.

Education and Certifications:

• High School diploma
• experience working with children or other vulnerable populations in an educational, health care, or related setting

Considered an asset but not a requirement:

• Post-secondary training in education, as an Educational Assistant, or a related profession would be considered an asset
• 2 + years working with children or in an education setting would be considered 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; This is a 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:

(please feel free to provide with your application)

• applicable post-secondary transcripts

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Thank you for your interest in being a member of our team at Grasslands Public Schools

We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions from all who apply and will contact those who are selected for an interview.

• Wishing you a fantastic 2025/2026 School Year

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