Educational Assistant - West Park Elementary

Red Deer Public; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Deer Public Schools is seeking two Educational Assistants to join West Park Elementary School. The roles are part-time (30 hours weekly) and temporary, replacing a leave of absence, commencing as soon as suitable candidates are found until June 30, 2027.

The successful candidates will support a diverse group of students with academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and language needs, collaborate with teachers, and contribute to a caring, collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or related training is an asset
• Ability to build authentic, trusting relationships with students and provide individualized academic and behavioural support
• Encourages confidence, independence, and inclusion
• Works closely with teachers to support learning and classroom routines
• Communicates respectfully with students, staff, and families
• Remains calm, flexible, and solutions-focused
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, discretion, and teamwork
• Genuinely enjoys working with children and contributes positively to a caring school community
• Comfortable assisting with personal care needs including lifting and toileting as required

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse group of students with academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and language needs
• Collaborate with teachers to support learning and classroom routines
• Communicate respectfully with students, staff and families and contribute to a caring school environment

Skills

Relationship building

Classroom support

Student support

Behavioral support

Communication

Professionalism

Collaboration

Caring demeanor

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

Job description

Educational Assistant

Location: West Park Elementary School

30 hours weekly, 2 positions

Commencing as soon as suitable candidates are found until June 30, 2027.

Temporary positions replacing a leave of absence.

We are seeking two caring, professional, and collaborative Educational Assistants to join a strong classroom team. The successful candidate will support a diverse group of students with a range of academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and language needs.

Desirable Qualifications And Skills

• Educational Assistant Certificate or related training is an asset
• Able to build authentic, trusting relationships with students and provide individualized academic and behavioural support
• Encourages confidence, independence, and inclusion
• Works closely with teachers to support learning and classroom routines
• Communicates respectfully with students, staff, and families
• Remains calm, flexible, and solutions-focused
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, discretion, and teamwork
• Genuinely enjoys working with children, recognizes their strengths, and contributes positively to a caring, collaborative school community
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs including lifting and toileting as required

For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our website at:

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and will close without notice once a shortlist has been selected.

Red Deer Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If accommodations or supports are required for you to attend this interview, please notify us prior to the day of the interview.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will be required of new employees. We reserve the right to contact your most recent employer.