Term French Immersion EA for Parkside

At Border Land School Division, we strive to “empower responsible citizens within our communities.” To establish a positive school culture, we offer strong academic programming that is complimented with a range of other school activities. Students are invited to learn, grow and discover what it means to be part of a diverse community that focuses on strong relationships and academic excellence. BLSD is “committed to fostering inspiring educational opportunities, meaningful relationships, and engaging citizens.” 

Competition #: 26-038


Particulars:

The successful candidate will retain a term French Immersion Educational Assistant position working 5.5 EA hours + 0.5 lunch duty hours at École Parkside School in Altona, Manitoba.  Parkside is a grade 7-8 dual-track school with 192 students located in Altona, Manitoba.  This term position will commence September 8, 2026 and conclude June 30, 2027.  We are looking for candidates with the ability to work well under direction and as members of a team.  A passion for working with students with special needs, which may include learning disabilities, behavioral, emotional and/or medical concerns, is essential for these positions.  


Qualifications and Experience:

  1.   High School Diploma
  2.   Experience working with children
  3.   The ability to speak, read and write in French
  4.   Educational Assistant Certificate is considered an asset (but not essential)


Salary and Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is in accordance with the Border Land School Division Support Staff Compensation Agreement and the Agreement between Border Land School Division and Educational Assistants. 

 

Applications:

For consideration, please forward the following documents:

  1.  Support Staff Application Form 
  2.  Cover Letter & Resume


For further information, please contact:

Leanne Braun, Principal of École Parkside School - (204) 324-8206

 

Please submit in confidence to:

Kelsie Bell – Human Resource Manager

Border Land School Division

120-9th Street NW

Altona, MB R0G 0B1

Phone: 204-324-6491

Email: [email protected]


Closing Date:  Applications will be reviewed June 22, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled


Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. Border Land School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility.  We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures and identities.  BLSD is dedicated to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment to all applicants, starting with the hiring process.  Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise the Division of any restrictions that require accommodation.  All information regarding the accommodation will be kept confidential.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Border Land School Division

Border Land School Division acknowledges that the communities and schools located within Border Land School Division sit on Treaty 1 and Treaty 3 land, the original lands of the Anishinaabe peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Border Land School Division respects the treaties that were made on these treaty areas and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with our Indigenous communities in a spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.