Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for full-time Education Assistant positions at Pat Hardy Elementary School, Whitecourt, Alberta.

Successful Candidate Responsibilities

Provide support to students in an inclusive setting Nurture all students with love, kindness and a commitment to supporting their maximum growth and potential

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who

have experience, patience and compassion in supporting children with complex needs requiring academic, social-emotional and/or behavioural help in the classroom. have an understanding of the teaching/learning process are committed to learn and improve personal skills to meet student needs are passionate and committed to helping children achieve their full potential are able to proactively respond to groups of students in a classroom setting are flexible and able to adapt to changes in their work environment contribute to a positive team environment have a Teacher Assistant Diploma or Early Childhood Development Certificate

Start Date:

August 25, 2026

Hours:

Full time (30 hours/week) - some flexibility in time may be considered, including part time

Wage Rate:

$20.44/hour - $29.65/hour depending on qualifications and experience

Application Process

Email a cover letter and resume, including references, by August 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm to:

Ms. Anne Martens, Principal

Pat Hardy Elementary School

Phone: 780-778-6266

anne.martens@ngps.ca

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.