Job Order Detail

Description

Hafford Central School is a Kindergarten  Grade 12 school with an approximate enrolment of 135 students, an FTE of 9.5 professional staff and 8 support staff.  We are a rural community where family, encouraging creativity and innovation is important to us. We are looking for a committed and caring individual who believes he or she can really make a difference in a childs life. This person will demonstrate honesty, respect and integrity in his or her work with children, families and colleagues and must believe that every child has the ability to become great! We welcome your interest! Please join us!

Summary of Position

This posting is for a Temporary Full-Time Jordan's Principle Educational Assistant Position at Hafford Central School, commencing January 6th, 2025 and ending June 30, 2025.  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

Minimum Grade 12 education with at least one (1) year relevant childcare experience
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.