Colony Educational Assistant- Bow City Colony School - #225104

We are Accepting Applications!

Position: Colony Educational Assistant

Assignment: Instructing Educational Assistant for Kinder- Grade 3

Location:

Contract Type: Full Time Temporary; approximately 32.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday: 8:50 AM - 3:15 PM

Note: half of the Friday's will dismiss at 12 PM

during the school year

Duration of Position: June 8, 2026 - June 25, 2026

Application close date: As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established

GRASSLANDS is hiring!

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Colony Educational Assistant, in consultation with the Colony Principal and the Bow City Colony Teacher, will assist with the design of lesson plans for kindergarten to grade three students. Based on these lesson plans, the Colony EA will create student learning activities and will manage the classroom environment to facilitate student success.

The broader scope of this role is best suited to a candidate who has education-related training and experience, works collaboratively while demonstrating initiative and independence, and is organized, flexible, and adaptable to the challenges and changes that may arise throughout the day.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Bow City Colony School is one

of seven colony schools in our Grasslands community. This location is in

the County of Newell and is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes outside of Brooks Alberta.

These schools follow their own that aligns with community observed holidays

and traditions.

Colony schools serve children from within the Hutterite

community, from kindergarten to Grade 8, offering a unique opportunity to

engage with their values and traditions through their youngest members.

Students typically begin speaking a German dialect, so teachers focus on

developing English skills in speaking, reading, and writing.

The student group is close-knit, similar to small rural

schools, where children of all ages experience their school days together

through learning and playing. This multi-grade environment encourages

collaboration, independence, and strong relationships among students.

It is a priority within the community to keep traditional

values at the center of students’ learning experiences. This includes a limited

use of technology, placing greater emphasis on cultural learning and hands-on,

face-to-face interaction. The result is a focused environment that minimizes

screen use and supports meaningful, relationship-based learning.

ABOUT GRASSLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Grasslands is a public school division serving the City of Brooks and surrounding County of Newell, with a student population of about 3,577. We have three elementary school locations within the City of Brooks and seven rural locations throughout the County of Newell in addition to seven colony school locations.

• Our Vision: A community of Learners dedicated to student success
• Our Mission: To provide opportunities that inspire students to achieve and succeed as resilient learners who positively impact their communities.
• Our Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Wellness & Resilience, Engagement, Innovation, Accountability, and Transparency

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION TO YOU

• 92% of benefit premiums are paid for full-time employees including Extended Health, Dental, Extended Disability,
  
  

Life, and AD&D coverage.

• Health Spending Account (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
• Paid Sick Leave up to 15 days per year.
• Family Medical Leave up to 3 days per year.
• Paid Personal Leave up to 3 per year.
  
  

Additional Perks

• Partnership with Anytime Fitness, to offer membership discounts for Grasslands
  
  

employees.

To Learn More About Us Please Visit

• Grasslands
  
  

Public Schools Website At

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Job Duties

• plan and deliver instruction, based on student learning needs and special
  
  

needs, to foster learning of appropriate knowledge and skills

• prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• support students in instruction as well as social and behavioral needs
• encourage positive interactions between students and between students and staff
• work closely and collaboratively with the Colony Teacher, Colony Administrator
  
  

and German Teacher to identify students’ individual and collective

learning needs

• provide a stimulating learning environment in which each student can experience
  
  

growth and develop to their potential

• communicate student progress and meet with parents as required
• meet with other professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress
• attend meetings and in-service training sessions
• maintain a clean and tidy classroom and classroom materials
• participate with students, as required, in school activities such as outdoor
  
  

sports

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong communication skills; written, verbal and reading
• Ability to assist with all subject areas
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize
  
  

multiple demands

• Excellent problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills
• Flexible and able to work independently or as a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the able to prioritize
  
  

multiple demands

• Understanding and appreciation of Grasslands Public Schools mission and values
• Able to contribute to a classroom environment that supports diversity and
  
  

inclusion

• Respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
• Understanding of how the role of Educational Assistant impacts the
  
  

community

• Personal integrity and trustworthiness and able to establish trust and rapport with
  
  

students and coworkers

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Post-secondary training in education, as an Educational Assistant, or a related profession would be considered an asset
• 2 + years working with children or in an education setting would be considered an asset
• experience working with children or other vulnerable populations in an educational, health care, or related setting may be considered
• combination of education and experience may be considered.
  
  

PRE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Selected candidates of choice must submit the following as a condition of employment:

• Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
  
  

Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment

*Applicants cannot work before a clear CRC with VSC has been provided and approved*

How To Apply

Please submit the following by applying directly to this ad :

• A current cover letter and resume
• Contacts for three (3) professional references
• Please feel free to provide applicable post-secondary transcripts with your application
  
  

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Thank you for your interest in being a member of our team at Grasslands Public Schools!

We are looking forward to reviewing the submissions from all who apply and will contact those who are selected for an interview.

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