Junior High Educational Assistant

STEM Innovation Academy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Innovation Academy’s Southwest Junior High seeks an Educational Assistant to support Grades 7–9 operations.

Under the direction and supervision of the Principal, and the guidance of a teacher and/or Team Lead, the Educational Assistant provides physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning support to students identified with mild, moderate and/or severe needs in a variety of settings within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Data collection to understand student learning, behaviour and support decisions.
• Strong communication with teachers, families and administration to support Students.

Responsibilities

• Collect data to understand student learning, behaviour, and support decision making
• Based on data, regularly monitor and adapt program deliver, as necessary, and as determined by the school learning team

Skills

Data collection

Communication

Team collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Job description

Position: Educational Assistant - 1.0 FTE

Temporary position: August – November, with a possibility of extension.

Join Our Team at STEM Innovation Academy

STEM Innovation Academy’s Southwest Junior High seeks an exceptional Educational Assistant to make a meaningful impact supporting Grades 7–9 operations. Under the direction and supervision of the Principal, and the guidance of a teacher and/or Team Lead, the Educational Assistant provides physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning support to students identified with mild, moderate and/or severe needs in a variety of settings within the school environment.

About Us

STEM Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Calgary serving Grades 7–12. Our Southwest Junior High campus, located in Calgary’s Haysboro community, serves 450 students in Grades 7-9 and continues to grow as one of Alberta’s most in-demand STEM programs.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators, and responsible leaders. Our Model of Instruction blends direct teaching and guided inquiry within a strong culture grounded in Character, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

STEM IA Junior High is a fast-paced, high-expectations environment where staff and students thrive through shared purpose, innovation, and professional trust.

Did You Know?

• Charter schools are 100% public. STEM IA receives the same per-pupil government funding as all public schools in Alberta.
• There is no tuition. Aside from standard instructional fees common to public schools, there is no cost to attend STEM IA.
• Students are admitted by lottery. Our learners represent a wide range of academic strengths and social-emotional needs.
• Families are highly engaged. Our community intentionally chooses STEM IA, resulting in motivated students and strong home-school partnerships.
• Teachers are public educators. Staff are paid on a grid comparable to CBE/CCSD, contribute to the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund (ATRF), and work under the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
• Innovation is built in. As a charter school, STEM IA is designed to pilot forward-thinking practices that strengthen public education across Alberta.

Join us and help shape a thriving high school program where excellence, innovation and collaboration are the norm.

Responsibilities

• Collect data to understand student learning, behaviour, and support decision making
• Based on data, regularly monitor and adapt program deliver, as necessary, and as determined by the school learning team
  
  

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

• Support a positive learning environment for all students
• Provide support, and timely response, to classroom teachers, the Student Services Team Lead, Administration, and families
• Demonstrate positive listening and communication skills with team members to provide/receive information that may impact a student’s progress
• Demonstrate continuous learning in the areas of learning support, inclusive of the use of appropriate educational technologies and positive behaviour supports for students
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students and staff across a range of diverse learning needs
• Hold a related post-secondary diploma or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
  
  

Application Package Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of three references, two of which must be current or very recent supervisors