Cut Knife Community School-Pre-K ELIS Educational Assistant Position-Tempor

at  Living Sky School Division No 202

Living Sky School Division is looking for a new talent to join us as we reinvent the future of education. We are in an exciting time as we journey towards self-managed teams who are empowered to collaborate, experiment and move student learning forward in an innovative environment. If this sounds good to you, please read on! Cut Knife Community School Cut Knife Community School has a dedicated team that strives to make a difference in the lives of students as we believe that education is the door to opportunity and that every student can succeed.
If you believe in the future of all students and have a passion for influencing the young minds of tomorrow, you will find this is a home in which you can flourish. Cut Knife Community School is a Pre-kindergarten Grade 12 school with an approximate enrolment of 210 students, 16 FTE professional staff and 15 support staff. We welcome your interest! Please join us!
Summary of Position This posting is for a Temporary Part-Time Pre-K ELIS Educational Assistant Position at Cut Knife Community School commencing February 24th, 2025 and ending June 30, 2025. Hours of work are 6 hours per day-ranging from two to three days per week (Monday to Friday). Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students. Educational Assistants support students with intensive needs in five key areas: providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic assistance, communication, and behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers.Qualifications Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experiencePost-secondary certificate from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent program would be considered an assetThe Right Person will genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun;possess strong planning and organizational skills while showing initiative;have excellent communication skills; andbe enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment.
LSKYSD Benefits family health coverage;generous sick leave plan;school breaks and summers off;professional development opportunities;maternity leave top up benefit;family assistance program;secure pension plan;an opportunity to make a difference. For further information, please contact Principal Jeremy Murphy or jeremy.murphy@lskysd.ca. We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Apply prior to 12:00 noon, February 3rd, 2025 Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team

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