Educational Assistant (Competition #S2526-0364)

Wolfcreek; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolfcreek is seeking a Part-time Educational Assistant to support Kindergarten students, particularly those with diverse needs, in an inclusive classroom. The role is 0.45 FTE with Tuesday and Thursday duties, plus occasional Friday, starting ASAP through the 2026/2027 school year.

You will help with behavioural supports, co-regulation, personal care, and meals as needed, collaborating with a supportive team to foster safe, engaging learning experiences for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with complex needs in a Kindergarten classroom.
• Ability to formulate strong and healthy relationships.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive personality.
• Calm and patient approach to solving problems and assisting with co-regulation.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-orientated learning environment.
• Ability to work one-on-one or with a student in an inclusive environment.
• Background and/or experience with complex behavioural needs.
• Ability to be flexible in assigned duties; may include personal care, hygiene, and assisting with meals.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students with diverse needs within an inclusive classroom.
• Support students in the Kindergarten program.
• Collaborate with classroom team and educators in a support role.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and meals as needed.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Kindergarten classroom

Relationship building

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm and patient

Team collaboration

One-on-one support

Behavioural needs experience

Flexible duties

Job description

Assignment:

• Part-time 0.45 FTE Educational Assistant position
• Tuesday/Thursday and the occasional Friday
• Working with students in the Kindergarten program
• Duties to commence as soon as possible and will continue for the remainder of the 2026/2027 school year
• Duties will include providing assistance to students with diverse needs within an inclusive classroom

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with complex needs in a Kindergarten classroom
• Ability to formulate strong and healthy relationships
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive personality
• Calm and patient approach to solving problems and assisting with co-regulation
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-orientated learning environment
• Ability to work one-on-one or with a student in an inclusive environment
• Background and/or experience with complex behavioural needs
• Ability to be flexible in assigned duties; may include personal care, hygiene, and assisting with meals

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