Grasslands Public Schools

We are Accepting Applications!
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Position: ColonyEducational Assistant
Assignment: Instructing Educational Assistant for Kinder- Grade 3
Location:
Contract Type: Full Time Term; approximately 32.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday: 8:50 AM - 3:15 PM
Note: half of the Friday's will dismiss at 12 PM
during the school year
Duration of Position: October 19, 2026 - June 29, 2027
Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established
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GRASSLANDSis hiring!
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Colony Educational Assistant, in consultation with the Colony Principal and the Clearview Colony Teacher, will assist with the design of lesson plans for kindergarten to grade three students. Based on these lesson plans, the Colony EA will create student learning activities and will manage the classroom environment to facilitate student success.
The broader scope of this role is best suited to a candidate who has education-related training and experience, works collaboratively while demonstrating initiative and independence, and is organized, flexible, and adaptable to the challenges and changes that may arise throughout the day.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Clearview Colony School is one
of seven colony schools in our Grasslands community. This location is in
the County of Newell and is approximately 45 minutes outside of Brooks Alberta.
These schools follow their own colony school calendar that aligns with community observed holidays
and traditions.
Colony schools serve children from within the Hutterite
community, from kindergarten to Grade 8, offering a unique opportunity to
engage with their values and traditions through their youngest members.
Students typically begin speaking a German dialect, so teachers focus on
developing English skills in speaking, reading, and writing.
The student group is close-knit, similar to small rural
schools, where children of all ages experience their school days together
through learning and playing. This multi-grade environment encourages
collaboration, independence, and strong relationships among students.
It is a priority within the community to keep traditional
values at the center of students’ learning experiences. This includes a limited
use of technology, placing greater emphasis on cultural learning and hands-on,
face-to-face interaction. The result is a focused environment that minimizes
screen use and supports meaningful, relationship-based learning.
ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.
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<li>Our Vision: A community of Learners dedicated to student success
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<li>Our Mission: To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
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<li>Our Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity Equity &amp; Inclusion, Wellness &amp; Resilience, Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency
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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU
<ul>
<li>92%
of benefit premiums are paid
for full-time
employees including Extended Health, Dental, Extended Disability,
Life, and AD&amp;D coverage.
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<li>Health
Spending Account
(for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
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<li>Paid
Sick Leave
up to 15 days per year.
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<li>Family
Medical Leave
up to 3 days per year.
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<li>Paid
Personal Leave
up to3 per year.
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To learn more about us please visit:
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<li>Grasslands
Public Schools website at:
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</ul>
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**JOB DUTIES**

- plan

 and deliver instruction, based on student learning needs and special

 needs, to foster learning of appropriate knowledge and skills
- prepare

 and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
- support

 students in instruction as well as social and behavioral needs
- encourage

 positive interactions between students and between students and staff
- work

 closely and collaboratively with the Colony Teacher, Colony Administrator

 and German Teacher to identify students’ individual and collective

 learning needs
- provide

 a stimulating learning environment in which each student can experience

 growth and develop to their potential
- communicate

 student progress and meet with parents as required
- meet

 with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress
- attend

 meetings and in-service training sessions
- maintain

 a clean and tidy classroom and classroom materials
- participate

 with students, as required, in school activities such as outdoor

 sports

**IDEAL CANDIDATE**

- Strong

 communication skills; written, verbal and reading
- Ability

 to assist with all subject areas
- Strong

 organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize

 multiple demands
- Excellent

 problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills
- Flexible

 and able to work independently or as a team
- Strong

 organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize

 multiple demands
- Understanding

 and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values
- Able

 to contribute to a classroom environment that supports diversity and

 inclusion
- Respect

 and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
- Understanding

 of how the role of Educational Assistant impacts the

 community
- Personal

 integrity and trustworthiness and able to establish trust and rapport with

 students and coworkers

**QUALIFICATIONS**

- High School diploma
- Post-secondary training in education, as an Educational Assistant, or a related profession would be considered an asset
- 2 + years working with children or in an education setting would be considered an asset
- experience working with children or other vulnerable populations in an educational, health care, or related setting may be considered
- combination of education and experience may be considered.

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**PRE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS**

Selected candidates of choice must submit the following as a condition of employment:

- Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment

\*Applicants cannot work before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved\*

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**HOW TO APPLY**

Please submit the following by applying directly to this ad :

- A current cover letter and resume
- Contacts for three (3) professional references
- Please feel free to provide applicable post-secondary transcripts with your application

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**Thank you for your interest in being a member of our team at Grasslands Public Schools!**

We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions from all who apply and will contact those who are selected for an interview.

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Colony Educational Assistant- Clearview Colony School

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