Looking for a meaningful role in education? Join Living Sky School Division as an Educational Assistant in the Battlefords. Your support will help students grow, thrive, and reach their full potential — and that's something to be proud of! If this sounds good to you, please read on!
Summary of Position
This posting is for multiple Educational Assistant Positions in the Battlefords commencing August 25th 2025. On the application, applicants will have the option to select Permanent, Temporary, Full-Time, Part-Time and School preferences. Full-time hours of work are 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 190 days per year.
Educational Assistants are an important part of the school team and promote engagement, participation and success of students. Educational Assistants support students with intensive needs in five key areas: providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic assistance, communication, and behavioral support as required by students and directed by teachers.
Positions are available in the schools below. Applicants will be given an opportunity to indicate which schools they are interested in applying to within their job application.
- Battleford Central School
- Battleford Central School POD EA
- Bready Elementary School
- Connaught Elementary School
- McKitrick Community School
- Lawrence Elementary School
- POD EA - can be moved within the Battlefords to other schools if necessary to cover needs.
Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experience
- Post-secondary certificate from a recognized institution in Early Learning & Childcare, Youth Care Worker or equivalent program would be considered an asset
The Right Person will
- genuinely appreciate working with children and demonstrate patience, show empathy, and help make learning fun;
- possess strong planning and organizational skills while showing initiative;
- have excellent communication skills; and
- be enthusiastic and thrive in a team environment.
LSKYSD Benefits
- family health coverage;
- generous sick leave plan;
- school breaks and summers off;
- professional development opportunities;
- maternity leave top up benefit;
- family assistance program;
- secure pension plan;
- an opportunity to make a difference.
For further information, please contact HR Administrator Rae McLenaghan at (306) 937-7702 or [email protected].
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We will be short-listing, interviewing/selecting applicants beginning June 18, 2025. Those with seniority wishing to move to another school must apply prior to June 18, 2025.
This posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
Living Sky School Division is proudly located on the shared territory of Treaty 6. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.
