Educational Assistant
Parkside Junior High School
Prairie Rose Public Schools is seeking an Educational Assistant to join the team at Parkside Junior High School for the remainder of 2025 - 2026 school year. Parkside Junior High School is located in Redcliff, AB, a short commute from Medicine Hat. With guidance from the School Principal and Supervising Teacher, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and assisting students in the development of confidence and competence in all areas of the curriculum, including speaking, writing, and listening skills. Working with both individual and groups of students, this position will also assist in the delivery of the educational program, tracking student data and student progression with the supervising teacher. The Educational Assistant will promote a positive learning environment while respecting the confidentiality of the teacher, students, and parent community.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma • Education Assistant certificate or equivalent; preferred • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal • Proven ability to work effectively with all students in an inclusive, learning environment • Previous work experience in a learning environment is an asset
Terms of Employment
• April 13, 2026 – June 25, 2026 • Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am - 1:05 pm • Friday: 8:30 am -12:00 pm • 19.5 hours per week
About Prairie Rose Public Schools:
Prairie Rose School Division is primarily located in the South-Eastern region of Alberta in the communities of: Bow Island, Cypress County, County of 40 Mile, Foremost, MD of Acadia Valley, Oyen, Redcliff and Special Areas, along with two schools in the City of Calgary. The Division consists of 18 public schools, 2 Outreach schools, 2 Alternative Program schools, and 18 Hutterite Colony schools and educates approximately 6500 students. Our Division office is located in Dunmore, Alberta, near the city of Medicine Hat.
Submission Details
Please submit your Resume, including 3 professional references and a completed Reference Release Form to: Todd Samuelson – Principal, Parkside Junior High School Email: toddsamuelson@prrd8.ca Phone: 403-548-3951 ext.3401 Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and this competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position will require the successful candidate to present a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search.