Noon Supervisor (Alh) - Temporary

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary part-time Noon Supervisor (1 hour per day) at A.L. Horton Elementary.

A.L. Horton Elementary serves approximately 350 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 18 teaching staff and 13 support staff. The school is located in Vegreville, AB, approximately 90 kilometres east of Sherwood Park, AB.

A.L. Horton Elementary believes the mental, physical, social and emotional well-being of every student is of great importance, and every student should be provided with a secure environment and learning opportunities. Each student is unique and deserves an equal opportunity to develop their talents and potential. A.L. Horton Elementary is a designated Play and Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site, as well as hosts the Division’s Ukrainian Language and Culture Program.

Noon Hour Supervisors main responsibility is to provide supervision to children during the lunch hour under the direction of the Principal/Assistant Principal.

Commencing April 5, 2024

Ending June 26, 2024

Schedule will be one (1) hour each day, five (5) hours per week, Monday to Friday

Being available on short notice would be an asset

Duties/Responsibilities

Supervision During Eating Time:

Greet students in lunchroom when lunch hour starts

Watch students in different classrooms while they eat

Help monitor behaviour and encourage positive interaction between students

Encourage students to follow classroom lunch rules and handle minor infractions

Make sure students dispose of garbage in receptacles

Supervision During Playtime:

Ensure that all students have gone outside within a reasonable time

Supervise and ensure student safety within an assigned area of the playground

Carry the first aid fanny-pack at all times and administers minor first aid

Deal with minor behaviour problems and refer serious behaviour problems to the principal or assistant principal

Education and Experience

Training will be provided

First Aid is an asset

Behaviour Management training is an asset

Experience working in or volunteering in a school setting is an asset

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills

Enjoy working with students

A good sense of humour

Good health and physical fitness

The ability to take direction and work independently

Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination

The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with large groups of children who are sometimes active and demanding

For more information, please contact Keri Busenius, Principal, at 780-632-3113 or email keri.busenius@eips.ca.

Only online applications will be accepted.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

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