Description
Medicine Hat Public School Division
is hiring
Educational Assistants (11)
Multiple Schools
In accordance with Article 12 of the Agreement between the Board of Trustees and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 829, the following information is posted.
The Medicine Hat Public School Division is home to 18 schools located in City of Medicine Hat. We deliver inclusive education, and provide a culture of wellness and leadership, all in classrooms where our goal is to meet the unique needs of the students we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY
Medicine Hat Public School Division is recruiting Educational Assistants (EA) to work in various classrooms within Medicine Hat Public School Division.
Positions are temporary full-time (30 hours/week) or part-time (15 hours/week),with potential to lead to permanent.SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with students with diverse needs would be an asset
- Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development
- Building strong relationships with students, helping students learn, and seeing the best in every student in an inclusive school setting
- Assisting and supporting students through individual support plans and/or behaviour support plans
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults
- Work as part of a team, take direction and follow student and classroom programs.
- Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed
- Ability to work in a flexible learning environment and make adjustments for classroom or individual child needs
- Supervision duties (recess, classroom, lunch, etc.)
- We will require all successful applicants to provide a police record check with vulnerable sector check, an intervention record check and also complete a physical demands assessment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience.
- Experience and/or training working with students in school setting preferred.
- Ability to work with children with varied ages, skills level, needs and abilities specifically early learning to grade 6.
- First aid would be an asset
Please ensure you upload your resume, cover letter as well as any relevant certificates or education. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Human Resources at .
Thank you for your interest in Medicine Hat Public School Division.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
