Educational Assistant

Grande Prairie Public School Division

  Invites applications for:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

COMPETITION NUMBER:  S2627-015

Full-time Temporary (32.5 hours per week) Educational Assistant

Effective Immediately – June 2026

Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

The salary range for this position can be found in our current collective agreement.

The Educational Assistant works under the supervision of a certified teacher who retains the responsibility for planning, instruction, supervision and evaluation of the students. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Educational Assistant Diploma with CPR/First Aid preferred
• some experience working with children in an organized setting preferred
• preference will be given to those with NVCI training
• experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors is an asset
• ability and willingness to perform required physical tasks, as well as assist with personal care

Applications should include:

• completed Apply to Education profile
• cover letter
• detailed resume
• three references with current contact information

 We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. GPPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews.  

Grande Prairie Public School Division accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call 1-877-900-5627.

A current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check must be provided as a condition of employment.