Peace River School Division is seeking a highly motivated Educational Assistant to provide targeted literacy and numeracy support to small groups of students in Grades 1-3 at Grimshaw Public School. This is a 1.0 f.t.e position commencing on January 5, 2026 and continuing until June 12, 2026.

Grimshaw Public School serves students from kindergarten to grade 12. To learn more about the school, the staff and what it has to offer, please click

Grimshaw Public School is located in the town of Grimshaw, 20 kms west of Peace River. To find out more about the town, please click

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience working directly with young children (Grades 1-3 preferred)
• 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 Grimshaw Public School and make a direct impact on the foundational success of our youngest learners!

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.

Education For instructions on how to apply, visit our Careers page. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact ApplyToEducation at 1-877-900-5625 or email info@applytoeducation.com or send cover letter, resume, three work related references and supporting documents to:

Cheryl Gascoyne, Assistant Superintendent Box 380, Grimshaw, AB T0H 1W0 email: gascoynec@prsd.ab.ca If emailing, please send attachments in PDF format and indicate the position you are applying for in the e-mail subject line.

This is a union position under the collective agreement between the

Rate Of Pay $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).

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

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