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Opportunities for Staff

Opportunities for Staff

10 Jordan’s Principle Educational Assistants

Support Staff

Location: Anzac

Competition #: 17030

Open To: Everyone

Date Posted: December 28th, 2023

Closing Date: Open Ended

Additional Information:

If you’re looking for an adventurous and fulfilling career in education, you’ve come to the right school division! Northland School Division is situated in postcard Canada! Our school facilities are found next to mountains, lakes, rivers, forests and wetlands. Our location provides our staff and student bodies daily opportunities to integrate learning with nature for optimal educational outcomes. You can learn more about what Northland has to offer by visiting www.nsd61.ca/careers

Northland School Division is seeking 10 Jordan’s Principle Educational Assistants to work at Anzac School and Bill Woodward School. The schools are located in the hamlet of Anzac, approximately 50 kilometres south of Fort McMurray.

Major responsibilities include:

  • Work with children with varied skill levels, needs and abilities.
  • The assignment includes working with students in the classroom, supporting student academics and individualized learning needs, tutorial help, support for English Language Learners, and 
  • Other Educational duties as assigned. 

Assets include:

  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and/or independently.
  • Cree language proficiency.

Qualifications include: 

  • Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent experience would be an asset.
  • Effective communication and the ability to follow plans.
  • Ability to support students who require individualized programs, enrichment, modifications, and/or accommodations to their learning. 
  • Proficiency in the use of educational technology
  • Candidates with a Grade 12 Diploma will be given preference.
  • Criminal Record/Intervention check required.


Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume including the names of three (3) employer references to: Amy Savill, Anzac School and Bill Woodward School Principal, Phone: (780) 334-0818. Email: amy.savill@nsd61.ca

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Additionally, please note that selected candidates will be required to provide a criminal record check as part of the application process.