Educational Assistant

Location: Calgary Christian Elementary School

Anticipated Start Date: January 21, 2025 (or mutually agreeable date)

Anticipated End Date: June 26, 2025

Assignment: Educational Assistant (EA)

FTE: 253.2 annual hours

The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education.

Located in the City of Calgary and supporting students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, Calgary Christian Elementary School invites enthusiastic individuals to apply for the Part-Time Temporary Educational Assistant position available. Calgary Christian School is a community, called and dedicated to integrate faith and learning, reaching for excellence in equipping responsive citizens of God’s Kingdom through Christ-centered educational environment.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized vocational certificate in child care/development or behaviour management with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students with special needs
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related education and directly related experience may also be considered
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset)

Responsibilities:

• Provides educational instruction for students and supports students with accessing technology.
• Provides input into planning the student’s Individual Program Plan.
• Participates, as required, as a member of the student’s learning team in periodic meetings with the students, parents/guardians to review goals and develop revisions.
• Maintains an effective professional working relationship within the student’s learning team.
• Communicates with parents and the student’s learning team members.
• Facilitates and encourages the development of the student’s self-esteem and independence through established programs and techniques.
• Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
• As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc.
• Ensures the safety of students in the school and community.
• Maintains confidentiality, and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.
• Works with students in a variety of settings in the school and community.
• Assists with and sanitizes educational tools and cleans up in the classroom.

Faith-Based Vision:

• A commitment to Christian education.
• Provide a Statement of personal Christian Faith detailing a commitment to Christian Faith and education.

Application Process:

To apply for this opportunity please complete an application through the Palliser School Division recruitment portal. Please ensure you attach the following documentation to your application:

• Cover letter directed to Daniel Magnan, Principal, Calgary Christian Elementary School
• Resume summarizing training and experience
• Copy of your most recent evaluation
• Statement of personal Christian Faith
• Copy of a Pastoral reference letter
• Minimum of three professional references.