S2627-83 Educational Assistant - Ardmore School

Northern Lights Public Schools; Ardmore; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for an Educational Assistant at Ardmore School. The successful candidate will support students with social, behaviour, self-help and personal care needs and work within a collaborative team.

Ardmore School serves approximately 110 students in grades K to 8. The assignment is temporary full-time, starting mid-November 2026; prior experience and a compassionate, energetic approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant post-secondary training or EA experience.
• Familiar with behavioural strategies and supporting varied learning needs.
• Experience one-on-one and in-group settings; documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student educational program needs including social skills, behaviour and self-help.
• Support students with personal care needs in a team environment.
• Maintain documentation procedures and utilize available technology.

Skills

Educational Assistant experience

Behaviour strategies

One-on-one support

Documentation procedures

Computers proficiency

Alternate communication strategies

Education

Post-secondary training in education

Job description

Located in Alberta's scenic Lakeland region, Northern Lights Public Schools offers an inspiring place to live and work - with access to abundant outdoor recreation and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. Our division is dedicatedto student success and well-being, with a strong focuson literacy and numeracy, enhanced learning pathways, and student mental health as division priorities. We are committed to creating safe, caring, and inclusive learning environmentswhere every student can thrive.

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position:

S2627-83 Educational Assistant - Ardmore School

We are seeking a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) Educational Assistant commencing the middle of November 2026. This assignment involves assisting with student educational program needs including social skills, behaviour skills, self-help and personal care needs. This position requires a compassionate and energetic individual to work in a team environment.

Ardmore School is located in the Hamlet of Ardmore with approximately 110 students in grades K to 8. Ardmore School's mission is to grow learning and achieve together while building lifelong learners through support and diversity.

Preference will be given to applicants who have :

• Post-Secondary training and/or experience as an Educational Assistant
• Knowledge and experience with behaviouralstrategies
• Experience working one-on-one and/or in a group setting
• Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency with computers
• Knowledge and experience in alternate communications strategies
• Experience assisting students with self-help and personal care needs
• Familiarity with strategies to address different learning styles and experience with Individual Program Plans

Training and skills that would be an asset include:

• Relative experience in educational assistance, nursing and/or rehabilitation
• SIVA and/or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and provide a criminal records check which includes a vulnerable sectors check