Regular Part Time Educational Assistant

Pembina Hills School Division invites applications for the position of a Part Time Educational Assistant based out of Pembina North Community School. The Division Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3500 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 The School – Pembina North Community School Pembina North Community School is located 26 km north of Westlock, and 81 km northwest of St. Albert in the Town of Dapp. The Kindergarten to Grade 9 School operates under the purpose statement, “United We Achieve Excellence”. The Position The successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in providing support and encouragement to students with a diversity of learning needs in a Kindergarten classroom. Hours of work will be 2 days/week (Tuesday and Thursday) at 7 hours/day following the school calendar. This school follows an alternate calendar. Duties to commence August 27, 2026 and will end June 25, 2027. Qualifications Experience supporting students with behavior difficulties Experience supporting students with developmental delays Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development Experience supporting learners with early literacy and numeracy skills A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a program assistant Good at building a rapport and presenting a non-judgmental attitude Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team in an inclusive environment A positive addition to our instructional team Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed SIVA Training would be an asset First aid would be an asset For Further Information, Please Contact Robert Weiss (Principal) at 780-954-3790 This competition remains 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.

Provide support and encouragement to students with diverse learning needs within a Kindergarten classroom. Work collaboratively as part of an instructional team to help students succeed in an inclusive environment.

Candidates should have experience supporting students with behavioral difficulties, developmental delays, and early literacy and numeracy skills. A criminal record check and intervention record check are mandatory prior to employment.

• First AidPreferred

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• Behavioral Support
• Developmental Delay Support
• Childhood Development
• Early Literacy
• Early Numeracy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaborative Teamwork
• SIVA Training
• First Aid

• Education
• Social Services

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

14 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level