Educational Assistant (Competition #S2526-0258)

Wolfcreek; Canada; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bentley School is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year in a 0.30 FTE role. The position focuses on targeted interventions within the Bright Futures playschool community and supports students with complex needs.

You will work with a lead teacher and support staff to deliver individualized and small-group programming in both classroom and outside settings, contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with complex needs.
• Ability to provide one-to-one and small-group instruction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to identified students.
• Support implementation of individualized programming developed by the lead teacher and support team.
• Assist with academic, behavioural, and social-emotional interventions.
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving and team planning.
• Foster an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Complex needs

One-to-one instruction

Small-group instruction

Inclusive classroom support

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Flexible/adaptive

Education

Educational Assistant experience / ECD training

Job description

Bentley School is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Educational Assistant to join our team in an Educational Assistant position for 2026/2027 school year. This role is part of a focused support program designed to provide targeted interventions for identified students within our Bright Futures playschool community.

The successful candidate will work closely with a lead teacher, school administration, and external support professionals to implement individualized and small-group programming that addresses specific academic and behavioural needs. Supports will be delivered both within the classroom setting and in small-group or one-to-one environments outside the classroom.

Assignment:

• Part-time 0.30 FTE Educational Assistant position
• Duties to commence August 26, 2026 and will continue for the remainder of the 2026/2027 school year
• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to identified students
• Support the implementation of individualized programming developed by the lead teacher and support team
• Assist with academic, behavioural, and social-emotional interventions
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving and team planning
• Foster an inclusive and positive learning environment

Qualifications and/or Assets:

• Experience working with students with complex needs
• Background and/or experience supporting academic and behavioural needs
• Skill in providing one-to-one and small-group instruction
• Ability to support students within inclusive classroom environments
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional demeanor
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-oriented learning environment
• Flexibility and adaptability in implementing programming specific to individual student needs
• Commitment to student success and inclusive education
• Experience and/or training as an Educational Assistant or in Early Childhood Development

Please Note:

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview for this competition will be contacted.