Educational Assistant (Competition #S2526-0405)

Wolfcreek; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wolfcreek invites applications for a part-time Educational Assistant to support grade 4–6 students with diverse learning needs in Alberta. The role starts as soon as possible and runs through the 2026/2027 school year.

Applicants should demonstrate experience with complex academic and behavioral needs and strong communication skills. Qualifications include calm, patient collaboration within a team, and a willingness to support programs across the learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with complex academic and behavioral needs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience assisting students with complex needs, including personal hygiene and toileting, is a plus.
• Experience assisting students with medical needs, including diabetes, is a plus.
• Calm and patient approach to solving problems in a learning environment.
• Strong collaboration within a team-oriented setting.
• Willingness to work across a variety of programs in a dynamic classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to diverse students in a grade 4-6 classroom setting.
• Duties to commence as soon as possible and continue for remainder of the school year 2026/2027.
• Collaborate with educational staff to implement individualized supports and routines.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Educational Assistant training

Experience with ASD/ADHD

Tools

Medical needs awareness

Job description

Assignment:

• Part-time 0.51 Educational Assistantposition
• Duties to commence as soon as possible 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
• Experience assisting students with complex needs, not limited to personal hygiene, toileting etc. would be considered an asset
• Experience assisting students with medical needs including diabetes would be considered an asset
• 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

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