Temporary Educational Associate - Maude Burke School, Melfort

North East School Division; Melfort; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Maude Burke School in Melfort, part of North East School Division, is seeking a Temporary Educational Associate to support students and teachers in a school setting. The role includes supervision, assisting with life skills, and supporting inclusion plans for students from Pre-K to Grade 6.

The Educational Associate will work under teacher direction, helping with diverse student needs, therapy-related supports where appropriate, and daily activities while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent.
• Possible post-secondary courses in Early Childhood Development or related field.
• Driver's license required.
• Experience in human services would be an asset.
• Proficiency with word processing and basic software used in schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the classroom during periods under teacher direction, including one-to-one or group activities.
• Assist students with life skills activities and support progress as outlined in plans.
• Support students with intensive needs in gross and fine motor development.
• Promote inclusive practices and reinforce social and personal skills.
• Provide support to students to attain curricular outcomes as identified in Inclusion and Intervention Plans.
• May assist with activities related to occupational/physical therapy, dressing, eating, toileting, or transportation.
• Observe and share student progress at team meetings and adhere to safety plans.

Skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Lifelong learning

Safety adherence

CUPE union

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Driver's license

Post-secondary courses in ECD/Educational Associate

Human services experience asset

Tools

Word processing

Computer proficiency

Job description

Temporary Educational Associate - Maude Burke School, Melfort

• Position Type: School Based Support
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: Maude Burke School (Melfort)
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/04/2026

Maude Burke School serves the needs of Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 students from Melfort's South and West locations in the city of Melfort. For more information about the school go to Maude Burke Elementary School (nesd.ca).

Purpose of Position: The Educational Associate provides support services to students and teachers in a school setting within the division to meet curricular outcomes. The duties of an Educational Associate will vary depending upon the special needs of student(s).

• Assist in the supervision of the classroom during short periods under the direction of the teacher. This may include, but is not limited to times when the teacher is working with individual students or groups of students located in the same classroom or outside the classroom, students who require individual attention, playground, lunch or rest areas, during recreational activities and outdoor trips on a one to one or group basis
• May assist students in various life skills activities and assist the teacher in planning and evaluating the progress in those activities, which can be inside or outside of the school setting.
• Assist students who require intensive supports with gross and fine motor skill development
• Support the successful inclusion of students by reinforcing social and personal skills.
• Under the supervision of a teacher, provide support to students in attaining curricular outcomes and/or goals as identified in the Inclusion and Intervention Plan.
• For students with intense needs, provide assistance in occupational therapy, physical therapy, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring and transportation.
• May administer medication in accordance with administrative procedures.
• Observe and share the progress of students at team meetings.
• Be aware and adhere to school-based expectations when redirecting behavior.
• Fulfill the Educational Associate role as outlined in safety plans for students requiring intensive behavioural supports.
• Perform such other duties and tasks as may be required due to the specialized nature of a student's particular education program.
• Keep anecdotal records of student's daily activities when requested.
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of applicable operational policies and procedures.
• Be willing to engage in lifelong learning with respect to training and professional development.
• Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a professional learning environment
• Deal tactfully with staff, students, parents and the public.
• Attend meetings as requested.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to present a positive attitude and work ethic
• Ability to provide personal care for a student with intense needs
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without a lift and up to 120 pounds with 2 man lift or with mechanical lift
• Ability to handle physically/emotionally demanding children (ie. aggressive, hyperactive students)
• Be willing to join CUPE Union Local 4875

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent
• Possess a current and valid Driver's License
• Post-secondary courses in programs such as Early Childhood Development, Educational Associate, Youth Worker, Rehabilitation Worker, Personal Care Aide or equivalent post-secondary courses in a related area from a recognized institute and or related experience would be an asset.
• Experience in the delivery of human services would be an asset.
• Proficiency in the operation of computers, word processing applications and additional software comparable to those currently used in the school division

For more information about this position contact:
Randy Steciuk, Principal
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]