Education Assistant (LME) - Temporary

Elk Island Public Schools; Lamont; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is recruiting a temporary full-time Education Assistant at Lamont Elementary in Lamont, AB. The EA will support teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks, supervise students, and assist with personal care, under the direction of the Principal.

This role requires a High School Diploma (Educational Assistant Certificate preferred) and experience in schools is an asset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Educational Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Experience working with children or youth in a school setting is an asset.
• Participation in the EIPS Education Assistant Internship Program is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Provide student supervision and assist with personal, physical, and medical care.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Educational Assistant Certificate

Post-secondary diploma or certificate

Tools

Assistive technology

Computers

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.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary full-time Education Assistant atLamont Elementary.

Lamont Elementary serves approximately 300 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 17 teaching staff and 15 support staff. The school is located in Lamont, AB, approximately 60 kilometres northeast of Sherwood Park, AB.

Lamont Elementary is located in a community that strongly supports and appreciates the value of education. The school offers an outstanding academic program, including a range of opportunities for students to participate in fine arts programming. Opportunities also include a variety of extracurricular activities including a strong intramural program, sports teams and numerous clubs. The school’s mission is to provide the best possible quality instruction to students and to support the values of the community it serves. Lamont Elementary is also a designated Play And Learn at School (PALS) pre-kindergarten site within the Division.

• Commencing October 1, 2026 to June 29, 2027
• 31.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday – 6.25 hours per day)
• Open to Internal and external applicants

JOB SUMMARY

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

• High School Diploma
• Preference will be given to candidates with an Educational Assistant Certificate or a comparable post-secondary diploma or certificate
• Participation in the EIPS Education Assistant Internship Program is considered an asset

Experience

• 2 years of related experience working with children or youth.
• Experience working in a school is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to take direction and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Knowledge of classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
• Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
• 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 workplace safety and awareness of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.

Qualifications, Certifications

• First Aid certificate would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset

For more information, please contact Marlis Marler, Principal at 780-895-2269 or email [e-mail]

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