English Second Language Assistant

Alberta-Classical-Academy; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Classical Academy in Edmonton is seeking an English Second Language Assistant for the 2026/2027 year. The role provides language learning support to individuals or small groups, partnering with teachers and campus administrators to tailor plans that meet students' language goals.

The ESL assistant will help students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, preparing materials and tracking progress while contributing to a respectful, smartphone-free learning environment

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in ESL preferred; schooling in language instruction valued.
• Work experience in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff.
• A supportive, caring manner with children and a belief that all students can learn.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage materials and schedules.
• Proficiency with current technology for duties.

Responsibilities

• Identifying ESL students and assessing needs with approved language assessments.
• Collaborating with teachers to schedule ESL assistance and plan activities.
• Supporting language learning across listening, speaking, reading, and writing strands.
• Preparing ESL instructional materials and resources for class use.
• Communicating progress with homeroom teachers and campus administrators.
• Assisting with plan implementation to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tech proficiency

Initiative

Education

Diploma or Certificate in English as a Second Language

Job description

Edmonton Classical Academy

English Second Language Assistant

The Edmonton Classical Academy is now accepting applications for an English Second Language Assistant for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Edmonton Classical is a charter public school of the Alberta Classical Academy which offers an academically rigorous liberal arts education focused on developing “the knowledge, virtues, and habits befitting free citizens.” Among the school’s distinct

features are a smartphone-free environment; its embrace of traditional pedagogy and teacher-led classrooms; a knowledge-rich curriculum centred on classical and enduring works of literature, philosophy, and art; a focus on character and the nurturing of

virtues; a culture of friendship and leisure (scholē); and an explicit commitment to the pursuit of truth, beauty, and wisdom.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Principal Educator, the ESL Assistant provides language learning support to individual or small groups of students, to help the student achieve results at grade level. Working in collaboration with teachers and campus administrators, the ESL Assistant will develop and implement a plan to best meet individual needs of students.

Responsibilities

1. Instructional Support

• Identifying ESL students at the beginning of the school through approved language assessments
• Collaborating with teachers and Campus Administration to determine a schedule for ESL assistance
• Supporting English language learning by working with teachers and students in the listening/understanding, speaking, reading and writing language strands
• Researching, preparing and compiling ESL instructional materials in support of language learning

2. Student Support

• Preparing and implementing activities, assignments and resources to use with the students to help them improve their language skills, to address specific areas of weakness as identified in the assessment process
• Working with the students to provide extra assistance, either through individual attention, small group work or in class support

3. Teacher Support

• Communicating with the homeroom teacher frequently about student progress
• Supporting in collaboration with teachers to develop and implement a plan to best meet individual needs of students who require assistance
• Supporting teacher assessment of student progress

4. Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in English as a Second Language preferred;
• Work experience within a school environment preferred;
• The ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff;
• A supportive and caring manner with children and a belief that all students can learn;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Proficiency with current technology for performance of duties.

Hours of Work

The position requires 8 hours per day, five (5) days per week, in addition to any required staff meetings and related professional responsibilities.

Work Location

This position is based at Alberta Classical Academy, Eastgate Campus, located at 3720 76 Ave Northwest, Edmonton AB, T6B 2N9, AB.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.