Part-Time Temporary Educational Assistant

Overview

The Peace River School Division is seeking applications for a Part-Time Temporary (0.87 f.t.e.) Educational Assistant at T.

A. Norris Middle School. This position will commence as a suitable candidate is secured. The successful candidate will provide one-on-one support for our students.

The school is located in the town of Peace River and serves students from grades 5-8. The school offers a high quality core academic program, consisting of English, French Immersion and French Second Language and a wide range of exploratory courses which include Art, Drama, Home Economics and Band.

• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience and/or training working with student in school setting.
• Ability to work with children with varied ages, skills level, needs and abilities.

• Willingness to be part of a learning team, take direction and follow programs without direct supervision.
• Willingness to attend training and professional development opportunities on individual learning and complex learning needs.
• Ability to be flexible to the changing classroom environment and individual child needs
• Ability to manage and organize programming and keep records.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers.

This school offers French programming to its students; knowledge of the French language is considered an asset.

• Provide an acceptable current Vulnerable Sector Check

Please note, record check must be less than six (6) months old to date of your application.

This position will remain open until suitable candidate is secured. The Peace River School Division thanks you for your interest in working with our division - only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For instructions on how  our Careers page. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact Apply To Education  at or email  or send cover letter, resume, three work related references and supporting documents to:

Jonathan Pittman, Principal
8701-95 Street, Peace River, Alberta T8S 1R6
p:  email:

If emailing, please send attachments in PDF format and indicate the position you are applying for in the e-mail subject line. The Peace River School Division thanks you for your interest in working with our division - only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a union position under the collective agreement between the

$22.59 to $28.02 per hour (dependent on experience and education in accordance with the collective agreement between the CUPE Local 4839 and the Peace River School Division).

• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Extended Health Care
• Vision Care
• Dental Care
• Health Spending Account/Wellness Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Pension
• Paid time off

Building an Equitable and Inclusive Workplace

Peace River School Division is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. This commitment is specifically demonstrated through our dedication to anti-racism and our ongoing work toward Truth and Reconciliation. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to participate in that shared responsibility.

We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically underrepresented groups including but not limited to women, Indigenous people and other members of a visible minority group, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.

We commit to identifying and actively removing systemic barriers to ensure a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment free from discrimination, including racism