Educational Assistant- FT Mainstream
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We are Accepting Applications
Position: Educational Assistant
Assignment: Mainstream Elementary
Location: Bassano School
Contract Type: Term 1.00 FTE; Full Time (approximately 30 hours per week)
Monday - Thursday: 8:18 AM to 3:15 PM
Friday: 8:18 AM to 12:05 PM (Staff will be required to stay longer when training is being held)*
This is a temporary position and is pending the return of the the person being replaced
Duration of Position: Immediately - October 30, 2027
Application close date: Applications will be accepted until a suitable applicant pool has been established.
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GRASSLANDS is hiring
ABOUT THE POSITION: Bassano School is seeking applications for a mainstream Educational Assistant (EA)to support elementary level students in their learning and development.
This is a full-time, temporary position beginnings immediately and end on October 30, 2026.
Please note: this position is under temporary contract, duration of this position could be shortened or extended based on the return of the person being replaced.
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 patience, kindness, and resiliency, and an understanding of the importance of this role for our students, colleagues, and community.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Our motto at Bassano School is Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Involved. We teach the students the importance of being respectful to one another. We try to model to them through how we speak to others and about others. We teach the students to take responsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes. We teach the students to get involved and help out where we are needed. When we take responsibility for our mistakes, we grow and move forward because of the kindness we show ourselves and from the care of others.
When we get involved in our community, it needs to be motivated by the kindness we have to help and serve others and not by how it serves our interest. Our vision at Bassano School is "A Community of Learners Dedicated to Student Success." Ultimately, everything we do is about ensuring that our students are learning and growing and being successful as lifelong learners. We are grateful to be educating future leaders. Please contact us if you have any questions and our door are always open.
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,InnovationAccountability,andTransparency
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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU
92% of benefit premiums are paid for full-time employeesincluding Extended Health, Dental, Extended Disability, Life, and AD&D coverage.
Health Spending Account (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
Paid Sick Leave ofup to 15 days per year.
Family Medical Leave of up to 3 days per year.
Paid Personal Leave of up to3 days per year.
Additional Perks
Partnership with Anytime Fitness , to offer membership discounts for Grasslands employees.
To learn more about us please visit:
Grasslands Public Schools website at:grasslands.ab.ca
Grasslands Public Schools 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
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Job Duties:
support students with instruction and learning activities, as well as their physical, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
encourage positive and respectful interactions between students and staff;
work closely and collaboratively with classroom teachers , school administration, and other members of the school team.
Provide appropria