Part-Time Educational Assistant - 2026 - 2027

Qualifications

• An Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience working directly with young children (Grades 1-3 preferred)
• Experience and understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy concepts (e.g. phonics, phonological awareness, early number sense)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teachers and district office Program Coordinators
• A strong desire to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work independently.
• The ability to work independently, manage small groups effectively, and follow structured intervention plans.
• A high level of commitment, accountability, and reliability.

Application Requirements

Please provide an acceptance current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check. The record check must be less than six (6) months old to date of your application.

Pay

$22.59 to $28.02 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

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

About the Role

E. E. Oliver Elementary is located in the town of Fairview 560 kms northwest of Edmonton and 100 Km north of Grande Prairie. To find out more about the town, please click here.

To learn more about the school, the staff and what it has to offer, please click here.

Benefits

• Peace River School Division is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.
• 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.