Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Education Assistant at Pat Hardy Elementary School, Whitecourt, Alberta.

Successful candidate responsibilities:

• Provide support to students in an inclusive setting
• Follow the direction of the classroom Teacher

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with teachers and other educational assistants in the classroom/school
• Understand and carry out oral and written direction
• Work independently with minimal instruction
• Demonstrate effective organizational and communication skills
• Respect confidentiality
• Practice professionalism with all PHE School students, staff, administration, parents and public
• Are aware of NGPS policies and administrative procedures
• Have experience working with young children
• Have an understanding of the teaching/learning process
• Have strong interpersonal skills and patience
• Enjoys working in a team environment

Start Date:

• August 27, 2025

Hours:

• 6 hours per day

Application Process:

• Email a cover letter and resume, including references, by August 22, 2025, to:

Ms. Anne Martens, Principal

Pat Hardy Elementary School

Phone: 780-778-6266

anne.martens@ngps.ca

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.