Part-time Education Assistant

St. Clement's School; Town of Onoway; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Onoway, Alberta, is seeking a part-time Education Assistant. The role involves supporting students with personal and educational needs, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Candidates must possess a Health Care Aide Certificate and First Aid Certificate. The position requires afternoon hours, and applications are due by November 27, 2025. Training can be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide educational support to students under supervision.
• Assist students with hygiene, mobility, and personal care.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Help students with physical and medical needs.
• Support in maintaining effective relationships with students and staff.
• Carry out directives and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Health Care Aide Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Personal care assistance

Mobility assistance

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Northern Gateway Public Schools invites applications for a Part‑time (0.625 FTE) Education Assistant at Onoway Jr/Sr High School, Onoway, Alberta.

Successful candidate responsibilities:

• Under supervision of the Inclusive Education Facilitator, and classroom teacher, the successful candidate will provide educational support to students

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• have a current Health Care Aide Certificate and First Aid Certificate
• are able to provide personal and hygiene care to students; this may include food preparation, dressing, grooming and/or toileting
• are able to assist student with mobilization (walking, guidance in hallway, or stairs)
• are able to manipulate assisted devices if necessary (braces, mechanical lifts, fasteners on clothing, seatbelts)
• are able to support students with potential physical or medical needs, mental health, social emotional needs
• will establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff
• work collaboratively and cooperatively with the teacher and other support staff in the classroom/school
• understand and carry out both oral and written directions
• respect and demonstrate confidentiality, and professionalism with all staff, students, parents and community members
• are able to help students with mobility or motor skills as instructed by the Occupational or Physical Therapist and teacher
• accompany student on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to student care and comfort
• Training can be provided where needed to the successful candidate.

Start Date:

• December 8, 2025

Hours:

• Afternoons from 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM – 18.75 hours per week

Application Process:

• Email a cover letter and resume, including references, by November 27, 2025, to:
• Mr. Paul Jespersen, Principal
• Onoway Jr/Sr High School
• Phone: [phone]
• [e-mail]

If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.

We appreciate all applications, but we will only contact those who are shortlisted.