EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
MORRIN SCHOOL
Competition #PLSD-2204
This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. May 25, 2026 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement.
Morrin School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Educational Assistant to support students within both the classroom setting and the school's hockey program. This 0.7 FTE position will work full days, 6 hours per day, from September through March and will provide support to students individually and in small groups with classroom learning activities, reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher, assist students with independent work while monitoring progress, and support behavior management strategies. Responsibilities will also include supervising students in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, during arrival and dismissal, and at school activities, as well as assisting with observation, documentation, reporting, and, where required, supporting students with personal care needs.
As part of Morrin School's programming, the Educational Assistant will support the school's hockey program under the supervision and direction of a certificated teacher. Duties will include assisting with on-ice sessions by helping facilitate drills and activities focused on skill development such as skating mechanics, shooting accuracy, puck control, edge work, and position-specific techniques for students in Grades 1–11. The role will also support the implementation of teacher-designed off-ice training activities that promote fitness, confidence, and skill progression. This aspect of the assignment is supportive in nature, with the supervising teacher maintaining primary responsibility for program planning and instruction.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a high school diploma, with preference given to candidates who have post-secondary training in a human services or related field. Experience or background in hockey is considered an asset, particularly for individuals who have played hockey at a high level or who have experience coaching or training youth in hockey. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team environment.
Please send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three references.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.
