Educational Assistant - Casual - Regina SK

Ranch Ehrlo Society; Pilot Butte; On-site; CAD 28,254 - 31,808; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Recognition programs

Job summary

Ranch Ehrlo Society is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs, including behavioral and developmental challenges. You will provide supervision, academic support, and compassionate care while promoting life skills and positive routines.

You will work with teachers to implement individualized education plans, monitor progress, and foster a safe, engaging learning environment. Continuous education opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma.
• An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma, or related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, care, and support to students with complex needs and behavioral challenges.
• Supervise and engage students in a safe, structured environment.
• Assist in planning and programming in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assist with individualized education plans and monitoring progress.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Behavior support

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Conflict de-escalation

Education

High school diploma

EA certificate or related education

Job description

Location: Regina/Pilot Butte, SK

Position: Casual

Closing Date: Continuous

Join Our Team as an Educational Assistant!

As an Educational Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs, including those with behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and other related factors. You will provide supervision, academic support, and compassionate care while serving as a positive role model. Working closely with teachers, you’ll help implement effective educational routines and strategies that promote both behavioral and life skills. Your dedication will ensure that each student receives personalized support to thrive and achieve their educational goals through individualized education plans.

Education and Professional Certification

• Completion of a high school diploma.
• An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma, or certificate, diploma, or degree in a related field of study is an asset.

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioral, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
• Experience as an educational assistant, job coach, or youth care worker is an asset.

Skills and Characteristics

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships and professional working alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through motivation, role‑modeling, and support.
• Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage students (e.g., outdoors, arts, sports).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Emotional competence and self‑awareness.
• Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day‑to‑day interactions.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual and program objectives.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Understands budget and allocation of resources.
• Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Services

• Provide supervision, care, and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues.
• Supervise and engage with students in a safe and structured environment.
• Participate in planning and programming in collaboration with the teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of individualized education plans and programming.
• Monitor and guide student’s behavior and educational progress.
• Assist students in achieving their educational goals.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations in a calm and patient manner; identify potential triggers, recognize escalating behaviors, and de‑escalate safely and effectively.
• Administer medications to students when required.
• Transport students as required.
• Document all incidents and updates such as critical incidents, medication administration, and any other classroom or student updates; complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Leadership

• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to new employees, potential employees, practicum students, and volunteers.
• Display positive role‑modeling, agency values, and fairness.
• Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.
• In the absence of the teacher, assume the roles and responsibilities of the teacher (e.g., attendance, budget, etc.).

Management of Resources

• Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for teacher approved expenditures.
• Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.
• Ensure care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned assets and resources including building(s), vehicle(s), furnishings, and equipment.

Safety

• Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
• Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, recognition programs, and supportive work culture foster collaboration and innovation.

Additional Requirements

• Complete all mandatory training requirements for the position as per agency policy and guidelines.
• Hold a class five (5) novice two (2) or higher driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy.

Wage range: $20.51 to $23.09 per hour, depending on experience.