We are Accepting Applications!

Position: Educational Assistant (EA); Mainstream

Contract Type: 0.80 FTE ; Part Time approximately 24 hours per week

Duration of Position: August 26, 2025 - June 26, 2026

8:50 AM - 3:15 PM ( Scheduled days are to be determined)

Location:

Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

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Treaty Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu Tina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team that thrives on a foundation of:

Student Learning

School + Community Relationships

Inclusive + Healthy Environment

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SPRINGSIDE COLONY SCHOOL is hiring!

FAIRVILLE COLONY SCHOOL, located in the County of Newell, and approximately 45 minutes outside of Brooks Alberta, is seeking applications to work as a part-time mainstream Educational Assistant. This position will support one-on-one, and will work 0.80 FTE over the 2025/2026 school year and the scheduled days are to be determined.

To be successful in this role the candidate must work well under pressure and in busy energetic environments, while upholding the values of the division. This role requires performance that is rooted in professionalism, patience, kindness, and resiliency, and an understanding of the importance of this role, for our students, colleagues, and community.

GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS MISSION

Provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.

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It's great to work at Grasslands!

• Up to 92% of benefit premiums paid and effective your first day under contract (extended health & dental, Extended Disability, Group Life, and more)

• premium percentage paid is based on hours worked

• Paid Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave, and Personal leave.

• In this role you will have weekends and summers off, and often have extended time off during holiday seasons, as scheduled on the school calendar.

• Grasslands Public Schools, has partnerships with the City of Brooks Recreation Services and Anytime Fitness, to offer discountsat the JBS Canada Centre andAnytime Fitness, onmemberships and passes, for Grasslands employees and qualifying family members.

To learn more about us please visit:

• Grasslands Public Schools website at:

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**Job Duties:**

- support students in instruction as well as with physical, social and behavioral needs;
- encourage positive interactions between students and staff;
- work closely and collaboratively with school staff including, but not limited to, classroom teachers and administration;
- position may include activities such as lifting, transferring, and providing personal care, as necessary; and
- position may have involvement in student school activities such as swimming or outdoor sports and may require the EA to participate with students.

**Ideal candidates skills & abilities:**

- Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading.
- Ability to assist with all subject areas for the grade supporting.
- Excellent problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills.
- Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values.
- Able to contribute to a classroom environment that supports diversity and inclusion.
- Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
- Understanding of how the role of Educational Assistant impacts the community.
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness and able to establish trust and rapport with students and coworkers.
- Must be able to support students with literacy and numeracy.
- Enjoys working with elementary level students.

**Education and Certifications:**

- High School diploma

- minimum 2 years working in an education setting

*postsecondary training in education or as an Educational Assistant will be considered an asset.*

- combination of education and experience may be considered.

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Successful applicants will be **required to submit before start date****:**

Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

**Original document** reported within the **last 6 months of hire date; This is a condition of employment.**

**\***Applicants **cannot work** before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved**\***

  
**Please take note of the documentation required:**

**Required to Apply:**

- current cover letter and resume
- **contacts for three (3) professional references**; preferably in an educational and/or professional setting

**If Selected for an interview:**

(please feel free to provide with your application)

- applicable post secondary transcripts

Thank you for your interest in being a member of our team at Grasslands Public Schools!

We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions from all who apply, and will contact those who are selected for an interview.

• Wishing you a fantastic Summer!