Medicine Hat Public School Division
is hiring
a permanent 0.5 FTE Educational Assistant
working 15 hours/wk
at Vincent Massey School
starting August 27, 2026
Vincent Massey Elementary School will have a student population of approximately 250 students in Kindergarten to Grade 6. We also offer an Early Learning (ELP) program. Vincent Massey is located in the Northwest area of the city. The designated attendance areas served at Vincent Massey are Riverside, NW Crescent Heights, and the NE Crescent Heights area south of 20th Street NE. Our learning community motto is “Learn to Care, Care to Learn”. We are dedicated to preparing students for happy and successful lives as ethical citizens and engaged thinkers.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
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Experience working with students with diverse needs would be an asset
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Preference will be given to applicants with an understanding of childhood development
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Building strong relationships with students, helping students learn, and seeing the best in every student in an inclusive school setting
- Assisting and supporting students through individual support plans and/or behaviour support plans
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults
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Work as part of a team, take direction and follow student and classroom programs.
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Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed
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Ability to work in a flexible learning environment and make adjustments for classroom or individual child needs
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Supervision duties (recess, classroom, lunch, etc.)
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We will require all successful applicants to provide a police record check with vulnerable sector check, an intervention record check and also complete a physical demands assessment.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience.
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Experience and/or training working with students in school setting preferred.
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Ability to work with children with varied ages, skills level, needs and abilities specifically early learning to grade 6.
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First aid would be an asset
Please ensure you upload your resume, cover letter as well as any relevant certificates or education. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Andrew McFetridge at .
Thank you for your interest in Medicine Hat Public School Division.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The successful candidate must be aligned with the values and vision of Vincent Massey School and Medicine Hat Public School Division.
