Education Assistant (JMW) - Temporary

Elk Island Public Schools; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools is seeking a temporary full-time Education Assistant at James Mowat Elementary in Fort Saskatchewan, AB. The EA will support teachers, supervise students, and assist with personal care and classroom activities.

Reporting to the Principal, the role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and delivery of developmental and behavioural strategies for diverse learners. Start date October 7, 2026, 31.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset.
• Minimum required education - High School Diploma.
• 2 years related experience working with children or youth.
• First Aid certificate would be an asset.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset.
• Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and caring classroom.
• Provide student supervision in classroom and school activities.
• Assist with personal, physical, and medical care of students.
• Support programming through interdisciplinary team planning.
• Implement developmental and behavioural strategies under teacher direction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

De-escalation techniques

Time management

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma

First Aid certificate

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Courses related to working with students with special needs

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 43 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.

EIPS is recruiting a temporary full-time Education Assistant at James Mowat Elementary.

• Commencing October 7, 2026
• 31.5 hours per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 6.25 hours per day, Wednesdays 6.5 hours)

Key Duties/Responsibilities

The Education Assistant (EA) assists teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and caring classroom that supports effective learning and student success. Reporting to the Principal, the EA is assigned to assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and during school activities. This includes providing student supervision and assisting students with personal, physical, and medical care. Under the direction of the teacher, and through interdisciplinary team planning, the position supports programming for students and assists with the implementation of developmental and behavioural strategies. The Certified EA has received specialized training to assist children and youth who have a wide range of abilities and exceptionalities including significant emotional and behavioural challenges, learning difficulties and complex physical health concerns.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset
• Minimum required education - High School Diploma
• 2 years related experience working with children or youth
• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset
• Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully take direction and work in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm in a high stress, fast-paced environment.
• Experience using de-escalation, emotional regulation, and co-regulation techniques.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
• Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity, and imagination.
• Knowledge of classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
• Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of applicable
• Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.

James Mowat Elementary serves approximately 420 students in kindergarten to grade 6, with 19 teaching staff and 10 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kms north of Sherwood Park, AB. Their mission is to provide students with the tools to enable them to be successful. This happens by recognizing individual learning styles and equipping students with the best strategies to learn. The goal is to have all students achieve the skills and knowledge necessary to be lifelong learners.

For more information, please contact Krista Porter, Principal, at 780-992-1272 or email [e-mail]

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