Elementary Education Assistant - Create Safe, Caring Classrooms

Elk Island Public Schools; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Job summary

Elk Island Public Schools is seeking a permanent full-time Education Assistant at Brentwood Elementary in Sherwood Park, AB. The EA will support teachers, supervise students, and assist with personal and medical care as needed in a dynamic elementary setting.

Reporting to the Principal, the role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and requires strong communication and organizational skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education would be an asset.
• Minimum required education - High School Diploma.
• 2 years related experience working with children or youth.
• First Aid certificate would be an asset.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset.
• Courses related to working with students with special needs would also be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and caring classroom that supports effective learning and student success.
• Reports to the Principal and assists with instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and during school activities.
• Provides student supervision and assists students with personal, physical, and medical care.
• Supports programming through interdisciplinary team planning and implements developmental and behavioural strategies.
• Assists with complex personal and physical care in alignment with safety guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Student supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Educational Assistant Certificate

First Aid Certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Tools

Computers

Assistive technology

Job description

Elk Island Public Schools is seeking a permanent full-time Education Assistant at Brentwood Elementary in Sherwood Park, AB. The EA will support teachers, supervise students, and assist with personal and medical care as needed in a dynamic elementary setting.

Reporting to the Principal, the role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and requires strong communication and organizational skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered.