Education Assistant I (0.40 FTE)

at  Parkland School Division

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you! Who we are and what we value: Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.
Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal: Student Success & Well-being. The Parkland School Division has an Permanent Part-time EA I (0.40 FTE) position avaliable in the My PATH program at Connections for Learning in Stony Plain, Alberta.
Responsibilities include: Taking attendance at check in through Power School Supporting student needs throughout the afternoon activities by: Administering basic first aid Create a daily routine that fosters student growth and development Supervise students during transition from Core to My PATH program, transportation to and from the activities and also during the various activities led by community partners Monitor student activity (washroom and water breaks) and ensuring students are participating safely (shoes are tied, staying hydrated, participating in a safe manner) Implementing strategies to motivate students and encourage participation Monitor student behavior and implement strategies to promote activity engagement and team cohesiveness Observe any developmental, ongoing behavioural, or emotional problems and report them to Program Navigator for follow up with school admin and parents Communicate with students and parents regularly to develop strong relationships Attending monthly one-hour staff meetings Support program instructors with set up, clean up, class management Reporting to the Program Navigator and discussing any concerns regarding participation, behavior, absenteeism, or programming Communicating with program instructors to confirm/update changes to scheduling Assessing student effort, participation, and attitude using tools and training provided Planning contingencies should an activity be canceled or changed Post pictures and videos to social media Update parents on scheduling changes or program requirements Model wellness by participating in physical activity, promoting good nutrition, and leading reflection activities at dismissal time Walking regularly to various community partner locations, or during regular programming. This job requires the person to be outdoors often throughout the year, and able to participate in a variety of physical activities. Researching and attending various professional development opportunities Qualifications Include: Child care experience Attentive and organized Flexible and adaptable Good communication skills Knowledge of Google Suite an asset First aid training an asset Coaching or involvement with youth activity an asset This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check. This position is covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 5543 Hours of Work: 14 hours/week (Friday - 12:25 PM to 3:15 PM).
This position are not benefit eligible. Pay Rate: $20.20 - $22.79/hr (Category 1) ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. How to Apply: Applying is a two-step process. First you must register and create a portfolio, then you must apply to the job posting by following the steps below: Click the position title of the job that you wish to apply to and then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘APPLY’.
Jobs that you have applied to will appear under the Jobs Applied To tab in the Job Postings section. You will also receive a confirmation email. For technical support while applying to a position online, please contact our service provider for assistance: Apply to Education Phone: 1-877-900-5627 Email: info@applytoeducation.com Hours: 5:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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