Educational Assistant (Competition #S2526-0371)

Wolfcreek; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfcreek is seeking a Full-time Educational Assistant to support students in a grade 4–6 classroom. Duties begin October 8, 2026 and run through the 2026/2027 school year, with a focus on providing support for diverse learners.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, works well in a collaborative team, remains calm with students, and adapts to complex behavioral needs and ASD/ADHD considerations. Experience in Educational Assistant roles is an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with complex academic and behavioral needs
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Calm and patient approach to working with students
• Experience with complex behaviors is an asset
• Collaborative team player with initiative
• Educational Assistant training or experience is an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive personality
• Knowledge of ASD/ADHD and related needs is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-oriented learning environment
• Flexibility to work in a variety of programs
• Flexibility to assist students with complex needs (personal hygiene, toileting, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Duties to commence October 8, 2026 and continue for the remainder of the 2026/2027 school year
• To provide support and assistance to diverse students in a grade 4-6 classroom setting

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative team

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Calm and patient

Job description

Assignment:

• Full-time 1.0 Educational Assistantposition


• Duties to commence October 8, 2026 and will continue for the remainder of the 2026/2027 school year


• To provide support and assistance to diverse students in a grade 4-6 classroom setting

Qualifications and/or Assets:

• Experience working with students with complex academic and behavioral needs


• Effective oral and written communication skills


• Calm and patient approach to working with students and solving problems


• Experience with complex behaviors would be considered an asset


• Collaborative team player with the ability to take initiative and support a dynamic learning environment


• Experience and/or training as an Educational Assistant would be considered an asset


• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive personality


• Knowledge, understanding and experience with ASD, ADHD and social, emotional and behavioral needs would be considered an asset


• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills


• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-oriented collaborative learning environment


• Flexibility to work in a variety of programs


• Flexibility to assist student with complex needs, not limited to personal hygiene, toileting etc.

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