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Full-time Education Assistant

  • Alexis Whitecourt 232, AB, Canada
  • Whitecourt, AB, Canada

$21.05/hour - $30.54/hour depending on qualifications and experience · Full-time

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Job details

Pay
$21.05/hour - $30.54/hour depending on qualifications and experience
Job type
Full-time
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Working hours
30 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Education Assistant at Percy Baxter School, Whitecourt, Alberta.

Successful Candidate Responsibilities

  • Provide support to students in an inclusive setting
  • Follow the direction of the classroom Teacher

Preference will be given to candidates who:

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents and staff
  • Work collaboratively and co-operatively with teachers and other educational assistants in the classroom/school
  • Understand and carry out oral and written direction
  • Work independently with minimal instruction
  • Demonstrate effective organizational and communication skills
  • Respect confidentiality
  • Practice professionalism with all PBS School students, staff, administration, parents and public
  • Are aware of NGPS policies and administrative procedures
  • Have an understanding of the teaching/learning process
  • Have strong interpersonal skills and patience
  • Enjoys working in a team environment

Start Date:

  • ASAP

Hours:

  • 30 hours per week - 5 days/6 hours per day

Wage Rate:

  • $21.05/hour - $30.54/hour depending on qualifications and experience

Application Process:

  • Email a cover letter and resume, including references, by October 18, 2026, to:

Ms. Jennifer Ferguson, Principal

Percy Baxter School

Phone: 780-778-3898

jennifer.ferguson@ngps.ca

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Support students in an inclusive setting and follow the classroom teacher’s direction. Work collaboratively with teachers and other education assistants while maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality.

Requirements

Candidates should be able to communicate effectively, follow oral and written directions, work independently, and collaborate with students, families, and school staff. The posting prefers candidates with organizational and interpersonal skills, patience, professionalism, and an understanding of the teaching and learning process.

Skills

  • Student Support
  • Inclusive Education
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Confidentiality
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patience
  • Following Oral and Written Directions
  • Independent Work
  • Teamwork
  • Understanding of the Teaching and Learning Process

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Hiring contact

Jennifer Ferguson

Hiring contact email

jennifer.ferguson@ngps.ca

Categories

  • Education

Keywords

  • Education Assistant
  • Inclusive Education
  • Student Support
  • Classroom Teacher
  • Educational Assistants
  • Teaching and Learning Process
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Confidentiality
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patience
  • Team Environment
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • School Policies
  • Administrative Procedures

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