Educational Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Educational Assistant for Canton High School, starting August 2026. The role includes providing instructional support to students, collaborating with educators, and facilitating a positive learning environment.

Applicants should ideally hold a Bachelor's Degree or Teaching degree, and have experience with school-age children. The position emphasizes creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to student success.

This is a full-time role based in Canton, Massachusetts, reporting to the Team Chair and Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with school-age children.
• Ability to support students following Individual Education Plan (IEP) accommodations.
• Collaborative skills to work with educators.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students as per teacher's directions.
• Guide independent study and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Collect informal academic data as requested.

Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Creativity

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Teaching degree preferred

Job description

Educational Assistant

Canton Public Schools – Canton High School – Canton, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5814528

Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

The Canton High School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as an Educational Assistant for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2026. The Educational Assistant will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.

The Canton High School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serves over 950 students in grades 9-12, including our 18-22 transitional program. The Canton High School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

Job Summary

To provide instructional and supervisory support to students. When applicable, provide support to students following Individual Education Plan (IEP) accommodations and modifications as specified by the supervising teacher, Team Chair and Building Principal.

Performance Responsibilities

• Work with individual or small groups of students in work assigned by the teacher
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work prepared and assigned by the teacher.
• Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about the individual student.
• Assist the teacher in developing strategies for reinforcing or skill development based upon an understanding of individual student needs, abilities, and interests.
• Collect informal academic, behavioral, and social information as requested by the teacher.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training as required within the work day.
• Support students in developing life and social skills.
• Perform other duties or tasks specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Teaching degree preferred
• Recent experience working with school-age children
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Other requirements as deemed necessary by the Superintendent of Schools

REPORTS TO: Team Chair; Building Principal, and/or Director of Student Services and/or Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 182 days

COMPENSATION: Per the Union E Collective Bargaining Agreement linked here

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the contact for this position to discuss your application.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Susan D'Amore , Team Chair
• Canton High School
• Email: [e-mail]