Casual Educational Assistant

Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk Island Catholic Schools in Alberta is seeking Casual Educational Assistants to support students across multiple school communities. Roles are on-call and as-needed, offering flexible support to teachers and staff in a collaborative environment.

As a Casual Educational Assistant, you will help with instructional, behavioural, and social development, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere for all students across several schools.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Educational Assistant or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth in education or support role is an asset.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to student safety, dignity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic, behavioural, and social-emotional needs under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist with the implementation of individualized programs and support plans.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote and facilitate positive interactions among students, staff, and the wider school community.
• Support students in the development of communication and language skills.
• Monitor student behaviour and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and support staff.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Certificate or diploma in Educational Assistant or related field

Job description

Casual Educational Assistant

Elk Island Catholic Schools

Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Camrose and Vegreville

We are currently accepting applications for Casual Educational Assistants in all our school communities. These positions are on-call and as-needed, offering a flexible opportunity to support students and staff across our schools.

As a Casual Educational Assistant, you will work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to support the instructional, behavioural, and social development of students. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students while gaining valuable experience in an inclusive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students' academic, behavioural, and social-emotional needs under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist with the implementation of individualized programs and support plans.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote and facilitate positive interactions among students, staff, and the wider school community.
• Support students in the development of communication and language skills.
• Monitor student behaviour and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and support staff.

Qualifications:

• A Certificate or diploma in Educational Assistant or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution is preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth in an educational or support capacity is an asset.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and staff.
• Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to student safety, dignity, and inclusion.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those being considered to advance in the selection process will be contacted.