Regular Part Time Educational Assistant

Pembina Hills School Division requires a Regular Full Time Educational Assistant for Swan Hills School. This assignment will begin as soon as possible and will end June 25, 2027.

The successful candidate must be a self-directed team player who is interested in providing support and encouragement to a range of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 . Hours of work will be 11 hours per week following the school alternate calendar.

The Division

Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3600 students in 16 community schools including two Hutterite Colony Schools and two outreach schools. 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

Located approximately 200 km northwest of Edmonton, Swan Hills School, is a K-12 school with approximately 200 students offering programming focused on meeting the needs of every learner and building community. The school’s motto is “Together We Can; Together We Will!” Their mission is that “together, in cooperation, we will provide a diverse education which challenges individuals to achieve exemplary academics, character and citizenship”.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience supporting students with behavior difficulties
• Experience supporting students with developmental delays
• Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development
• A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a program assistant
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team in an inclusive environment
• Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed
• First aid would be an asset
  
  

For further information, please contact:

Sherry Pfannmuller (Principal) at 780-333-4471.

This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are 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.