We believe that all students are capable of achieving success and welcome applications from educational assistants with the same belief. Living Sky School Division welcomes your interest, please apply!

Cut Knife Community School

Cut Knife Community School has a dedicated team that strives to make a difference in the lives of students as we believe that education is the door to opportunity and that every student can succeed. If you believe in the future of all students and have a passion for influencing the young minds of tomorrow, you will find this is a home in which you can flourish. Cut Knife Community School is a Pre-kindergarten Grade 12 school with an approximate enrolment of 210 students, 16 FTE professional staff and 15 support staff. We welcome your interest! Please join us!

Summary of Position

This posting is for Casual Educational Assistants to fill in vacancies at Cut Knife Community School throughout the school year on a call-in basis. Hours of work are 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday. 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 behavioural support as required by students and directed by teachers.Qualifications Grade 12 or equivalent education

Possess strong communication skills to interact with children and well-developed interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and multi-task.

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.

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 Mtis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.