Regular Full Time Combined Educational Assistant

Barrhead, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 28 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Support children in Early Learning Services at Busby School and Eleanor Hall School, and assist students in the Grade 5 classroom at Westlock Elementary School. Work collaboratively with school teams to support students with diverse needs, including developmental, speech-language, and behavioral needs, and travel between schools as required.

Job details

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for a Regular Full Time (28 hours per week) Combined Educational Assistant position. This position will work with Early Learning Services based out of Busby School (B-PREP) AND Eleanor Hall School (C-PREP)on Monday & Wednesday, 7.5 hours each day. This position will then work at Westlock Elementary School in the Grade 5 classroom on Tuesday, Thursday and some Fridays, 6.5 hours per day. This is a combined position and travel between schools is required. The successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in working with children with diverse needs. The hours for Early Learning will end June 7, 2027, with the hours continuing at Westlock Elementary School until June 25, 2027. The Division Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3600 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders, through our online school, Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at Qualifications/Requirements Experience with children with complex needs Familiar with and experience in early intervention An understanding of early childhood development and experience and training in working with preschool children with developmental disabilities Able to work as a member of a school team Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed Experience with speech language support and behavioural issues an asset Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults SIVA Training would be an asset First Aid would be an asset For Further Information, Please Contact Kelly Ferguson, Principal, Early Learning at 780-674-8565 or Amber Monteath, Principal, Westlock Elementary School at 780-349-3385. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting. Please Note Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references. Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment. Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) – issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment. Verification of Education and relative experience is required. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants should have experience working with children with complex needs, early intervention, and preschool children with developmental disabilities, along with an understanding of early childhood development. They must be an enthusiastic team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills; SIVA training and First Aid are assets.