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Part-Time Educational Assistant

@ Peace River School Division

Peace River, Alberta

$23.27–$28.86/hrPart-time
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Overview

Peace River School Division is hiring a part-time Educational Assistant (0.80 FTE) at École Springfield Elementary School, working one on one with students with complex needs until June 29, 2027. The role requires an Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent and a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check under six months old. Pay is $23.27 to $28.86 per hour under the CUPE Local 4839 collective agreement.

Pay:

$23.27–$28.86 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Work one on one with students with complex needs
  • Follow programs without direct supervision
  • Manage and organize programming and keep records
  • Work collaboratively with teachers
  • Attend training on individual learning and complex needs

Requirements summary:

  • Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent
  • Experience or training working with students in a school setting
  • Ability to work with children of varied ages, skills and needs
  • Good communication skills
  • Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check under six months old

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Benefits mentioned

DentalLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planPaid time offWellnessHealth spending account
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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsEducational Assistant Certificate
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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Peace River School Division

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Full company description

Peace River School Division offers high-quality educational opportunities including fine arts programs, career and technology studies, second language studies as well as a broad variety of extracurricular and sports programs to 3000 students in 21 schools in Northern Alberta.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 4702 51 St, Grimshaw, Alberta T0H 1W0, CA
Other recorded names
  • Peace River School Division
Specialties
  • education
  • virtual education
  • elementary school
  • and jr/sr high school
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Peace River School Division offers high-quality educational opportunities including fine arts programs, career and technology studies, second language studies as well as a broad variety of extracurricular and sports programs to 3000 students in 21 schools in Northern Alberta.

FieldValue
IndustryEducation
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersGrimshaw, Alberta
Organization typeEducational
Specialtieseducationvirtual educationelementary schooland jr/sr high school
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Job description

The Peace River School Division is seeking applications for a Part-Time (0.80 f.t.e.) Educational Assistant at École Springfield Elementary School. This position will commence immediately and will continue until June 29, 2027. The successful candidate will be working one on one with students with complex needs.

École Springfield Elementary School is located in the Town of Peace River and has an enrollment of approximately 360 students. Programming at the school consists of English, French Immersion and French Second Language programs for Grades K-4 students.

Qualifications:

  • Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent.
  • Experience and/or training working with student in school setting.
  • Ability to work with children with varied ages, skills level, needs and abilities.

Skills:

  • Willingness to be part of a learning team, take direction and follow programs without direct supervision.
  • Willingness to attend training and professional development opportunities on individual learning and complex learning needs.
  • Ability to be flexible to the changing classroom environment and individual child needs
  • Ability to manage and organize programming and keep records.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers.

Assets:

  • This school offers French programming to its students, therefore knowledge of the French language is considered an asset.

Requirements:

  • Provide an acceptable current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Please note, record check must be less than six (6) months old to date of your application.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is secured. The Peace River School Division thanks you for your interest in working with our division - only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For instructions on how to apply, visit our Careers page. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact ApplyToEducation at 1-877-900-5625 or email [email protected] or send cover letter, resume, three work related references and supporting documents to:

Audrey Senft, Principal

7701-99 Street, Peace River, AB T8S 1R4

ph: (780) 624-2143 email: [email protected]

If emailing, please send attachments in PDF format and indicate the position you are applying for in the e-mail subject line.

This is a union position under the collective agreement between the

Rate of Pay:

$23.27 to $28.86 per hour (dependent on experience and education in accordance with the collective agreement between the CUPE Local 4839 and the Peace River School Division).

Benefits:

The following benefits are available to CUPE Support Staff Association employees when they have successfully completed the probationary period and are working at a 0.50 FTE or greater in accordance with the collective agreement between the

  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Benefits
  • Extended Health Care
  • Vison Care
  • Dental Care
  • Health Spending Account/Wellness Spending Account
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Pension
  • Paid time off

Learning Together - Success for All

Building an Equitable and Inclusive Workplace

Peace River School Division is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. This commitment is specifically demonstrated through our dedication to anti-racism and our ongoing work toward Truth and Reconciliation. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to participate in that shared responsibility.

We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically underrepresented groups including but not limited to women, Indigenous people and other members of a visible minority group, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community. We commit to identifying and actively removing systemic barriers to ensure a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment free from discrimination, including racism

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