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Education Assistant

Whitecourt, Alberta
Mid Level
internship

About the role

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Full-time or Part-time Education Assistant at Rochfort Bridge Colony School and another NGPS School.

Successful Candidate Responsibilities

  • Working with students one-on-one within the Hutterite Colony of Rochfort Bridge and working with students in another NGPS school to be determined

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students
  • Work collaboratively and co-operatively with teacher 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
  • Are able to provide personal hygiene care to students; this may include food preparation, dressing, grooming and/or toileting
  • Are able to assist students with mobilization (walking, guidance in hallway, stairs or playground equipment)
  • Are able to manipulate assisted devices if necessary (braces, fasteners on clothing, seatbelts)
  • Are able to support students with potential physical or medical needs, mental health, social emotion needs
  • Are able to support students with communication devices
  • Are able to follow recommendations from service providers under guidance of a teacher
  • Are aware of NGPS policies and administrative procedures
  • Have an understanding of the teaching/learning process
  • Have strong interpersonal skills and patience
  • have reliable transportation to and from the Rochfort Bridge Hutterite Colony

Start Date:

  • September 2, 2025

Hours:

  • 17.5 to 35 hours per week based on availability of successful candidate

Application Process

  • Email a cover letter and resume, including references, by July 15, 2025, to:

Human Resources

Phone: 780-778-2800

hr@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.

About Northern Gateway Public Schools

E-Learning Providers
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Northern Gateway Public Schools is an e-learning company based out of Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada.