Posted 6 hours ago
Educational Assistant
@ Prairie Land School Division
Hanna, Alberta
Overview
Prairie Land School Division is hiring a full-time Educational Assistant at J.C. Charyk Hanna School, working 30 hours per week in a probationary position. The role provides individual, small-group and classroom-wide support to students with academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs, working alongside the classroom teacher. A criminal record check and child intervention check are required before start, and the posting is currently open to internal CUPE employees.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, small-group and classroom-wide student support
- Help implement strategies for positive student outcomes
- Assist with classroom activities
- Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
Requirements summary:
- Genuine interest in working with children
- Patience and compassion
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility and calm demeanour
- Experience with diverse learning needs is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 30 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Criminal Record Check, Child Intervention Check |
| Background checks | criminal record |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Prairie Land School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
J.C. CHARYK HANNA SCHOOL
Competition #PLSD-2297
This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. November 20th, 2026 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.
We are seeking a dependable, caring Educational Assistant to join our team and provide classroom support in a positive and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in working with children, demonstrate patience and compassion, and be committed to supporting the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development of students. The ability to recognize and respond to diverse learning and support needs while encouraging student independence, engagement, and success is essential.
This is a full-time, probationary position located at J.C. Charyk Hanna School, working 30 hours per week, commencing as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and school staff to provide individual, small-group, and classroom-wide support. Responsibilities may include assisting students who require additional educational, social-emotional, or behavioral support, helping to implement strategies that promote positive student outcomes, assisting with classroom activities, and contributing to a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Strong communication skills, professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and supportive in a variety of learning situations are essential. The successful applicant will be expected to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues and represent the school in a professional manner through their interactions with the broader school community. Previous experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in a collaborative educational setting would be considered an asset.
Please send cover letter and resume.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote the competition number on application.
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