Edmonton Catholic Schools Looking for Educational Assistant at Edmonton, AB

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Position:
New

Position Status:
Temporary

Hours Per Week:
14

No Months Per Year:
10

Rate of Pay:
$34,896 – $49,368

Empl Group:
Unifor

Edmonton Catholic School is looking for an Educational Assistant at J.H. Picard School. The successful candidate will be working mornings only in an inclusive setting in a French speaking kindergarten class. This is a temporary position ending June 30, 2022.

The job works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist students in learning and developing skills in the areas of: socialization, communication and behavior. The job also provides general support in the classroom.

Job Responsibilities:
Assist teacher with planning, preparing and implementing programs to meet students’ needs;

Organize classroom materials, activities, equipment and programs;

Assist multi-disciplinary team with implementation of developmental strategies;

Behaviour management;

Provide a range of personal and physical care;

Assist co-workers during peak periods and absences.

Qualifications:
High School diploma plus certificate/diploma in an area related to early childhood education or special needs education, plus one year directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifications;

Knowledge of intervention techniques and strategies, first aid, CPR and administering medication;

Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Outlook and the internet;

Ability to communicate with sensitivity, diplomacy and tact is essential;

Ability to effectively communicate in the English language both oral and written with the ability to develop and maintain communication with students, teachers and specialists; fluency in French is an asset;

Ability to travel to sites within Edmonton.

Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.

The Edmonton Catholic School Division has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination policy to ensure the health and safety of our staff, students, and communities. All Edmonton Catholic School Division employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to their first day of employment and must provide proof of vaccination through an official Alberta Health Vaccination QR Code. Candidates that cannot be fully vaccinated under a legally protected ground may request an exception to this policy. We ask that all applicants consider this requirement when applying to work with the Edmonton Catholic School Division.

Closing Date – February 9, 2022

Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to maintaining a respectful and Inclusive workplace that welcomes and values candidates from diverse backgrounds. Due to high volume of applications we receive , only qualified candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program as part of its total compensation package, based on contract status.

Prior to employment, successful candidates will be required to submit Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check documents.

Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.