Cando Community School - Educational Assistant Position - Temp
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Living Sky School Division is looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment.
If this sounds good to you, please read on!
Cando Community School is located in the Hamlet of Cando. Our school has a Kindergarten to Grade 12 program, attended by students from the Red Pheasant Cree First Nation, Mosquito First Nation, and surrounding areas. We are looking for a teacher who is skilled and adept at bringing First Nations history to all curricula through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens. This special candidate should be able to differentiate instruction in an alternative learning environment and be able to build relationships with students to provide meaningful connections to the curriculum for them.
They should also be an advocate for student needs, finding innovative and creative ways to include student voice in school decision-making structures. Organization and flexibility are highly valued.
Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students.
The successful applicant will support core subject areas in both small groups and in the classroom.
- Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experience
- Post-secondary certificate from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent program would be considered an asset
- genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun;
- possess strong planning and organizational skills while showing initiative ;
- have excellent communication skills and a willingness to work independently
- be positive, enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment.
- family health coverage;
- generous sick leave plan;
- school breaks and summers off;
- professional development opportunities;
- maternity leave top up benefit;
- family assistance program;
- secure pension plan;
- an opportunity to make a difference.
For further information, please contact
Principal, Shawn Ly@
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.
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