Part-Time Educational Assistant; Intervention and PUF

Position: Part-Time Educational Assistant (Intervention and PUF)
Location: Northwestern Alberta (High Level)

Peace River School Division is seeking a highly motivated  Part-Time (0.88 f.t.e.) Educational Assistant  at Lloyd Garrison School to provide targeted literacy and numeracy support to small groups of students in Grades 1-5 and PUF support. The position will start immediately and continue to June 29, 2027.

Lloyd Garrison School is located in the town of Berwyn, approximately 11 kms from the town of Grimshaw and 40 kms from Peace River. The school serves students from K to 12.

Qualifications:

Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Experience working directly with young children
Experience and understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy concepts (e.g. phonics, phonological awareness, early number sense)

Skills:

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teachers and district office Program Coordinators
A strong desire to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work independently.
The ability to work independently, manage small groups effectively, and follow structured intervention plans.
High level of commitment, accountability, and reliability.

Application Requirements :
Provide an acceptance current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

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

Join the dedicated team at Lloyd Garrison School and make a direct impact on the foundational success of our youngest learners!

This is a union position under the collective agreement between the CUPE Local 4839 and the Peace River School Division.

Rate of Pay:
$23.27 to $28.86 per hour (dependent on experience and education in accordance with the collective agreement between the CUPE Local 4839 and the Peace River School Division).

Benefits:
The following benefits are available to CUPE Support Staff Association employees when they have successfully completed the probationary period and are working at a 0.50 FTE or greater in accordance with the collective agreement between the CUPE Local 4839 and the Peace River School Division

Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Extended Health Care
Vison 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.