Educational assistant jobs in Canada (874 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 874
Employers: 171

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.54Across 15 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 1%5 listings
On-site: 99%869 listings

Employers hiring include Brock University (117), Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) (35), School District 57 (Prince George) (34).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Educational assistant jobs in Canada

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CC#26-09-11, Educational Assistant- Chignecto Family (Cumblerand County)
Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
NS · Chignecto Family, NS
The Chignecto- Central Regional Centre for Education is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Casual Educational Assistant List. This is for day-to-day work at various schools within the…
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Part-Time Educational Assistant
Peace River School Division
Red Earth, AB
- Part-time
The Peace River School Division is seeking applications for a Part-Time (0.40 f.t.e.) Educational Assistant at Red Earth Creek School. This position will commence as soon as possible and…
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Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant
Peace Wapiti Public School Division
Clairmont, AB
- Part-time
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Education Assistant (Casual)
Burnaby School District - SD41
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
The Education Assistant provides support, under the direction of a designated educator, for students in and out of the classroom and in the community. This includes support such as…
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Full-Time Educational Assistant
Livingstone Range School Division No 68
Fort Macleod, AB
- Full-time
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Education Assistant
Crofton House School
Vancouver, BC
- $46,000 to $52,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Education Assistant, Junior School (Primary Program)
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Teacher Assistant (Glen Cove, Richmond Hill, Woodside)
TIEGERMAN (formerly School for Language & Communication Development)
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
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Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant
Peace Wapiti Public School Division
Eaglesham, AB
- Part-time
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Education Assistant - Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary
Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA)
Port Coquitlam, BC
- Full-time
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CASUAL Special Education Assistant
Langley School District #35
Langley (District), BC · Langley, BC
- Full-time
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Full-Time Temporary Educational Assistant
Peace River School Division
Grimshaw, AB
- Full-time
Peace River School Division is seeking a highly motivated Full-Time (1.00 f.t.e.) Temporary Complexity Team Educational Assistant in Peace River to provide targeted support to students in…
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Casual Education Assistant 2 - Robson Valley
School District 57 (Prince George)
Prince George, BC
- Internship
TITLE: Casual Education Assistant 2 (on call work) - Robson Valley
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Casual Educational Assistant
Good Spirit School Division 204
Yorkton, SK
- Full-time
The Good Spirit School Division invites applications for Casual Educational Assistants
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Educational Assistant - CUPE - 1.0 FTE (6 hours per day) - Perm - Wheatland Hutterian School - #4056
Chinook School Division #211
Abbey, SK
- Full-time
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Early Childhood Education Assistant
Summit Community Services Society
BC · Kimberley, British Columbia
- Full-time
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Lego Robotics Facilitator/ Teaching Assistant
Volunteer Success
Richmond, BC
- Internship
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S26801 Educational Assistant Substitute
Lethbridge School Division
Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
The Lethbridge School Division has openings as an Educational Assistant. We are hiring primarily for our Educational Assistant Substitute list; however, specific positions may be available.…
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Educational Assistant - Picture Butte High School - Permanent Part-Time
The Palliser School Division
Picture Butte, AB
- Part-time
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Teacher [Assistant]
Macaulay Child Development
Toronto, ON
- $26.46 to $27.01 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Teacher (Assistant) (Early Childhood Assistant)
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SRCE- 2026-2027 - Casual Teacher Assistant / Casual Early Childhood Educator (All Locations)
Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
Port Hawkesbury, NS
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Casual Education Assistant
Abbotsford School District
Abbotsford, BC
- Temporary
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Substitute Educational Assistant
Red Deer Public
Red Deer, AB
- Full-time
Substitute Educational Assistants provide support to students in a variety of school settings on an as-needed basis.
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S26801 Educational Assistant Substitute
Lethbridge School Division
Lethbridge, AB
- Other
The Lethbridge School Division has openings as an Educational Assistant. We are hiring primarily for our Educational Assistant Substitute list; however, specific positions may be available.…
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Education Assistant - Immaculate Conception Elementary (Delta)
Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA)
Delta, BC
- Full-time
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Education Assistant - St. Jude's Elementary
Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA)
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time

Lethbridge School Division

S26801 Educational Assistant Substitute

Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Educational Assistant Substitute's earn $23.53/hour; effective September 1, 2026 the rate of pay will increase to $24.23/hour.

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Pay: Educational Assistant Substitute's earn $23.53/hour; effective September 1, 2026 the rate of pay will increase to $24.23/hour.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 13, 2026

Original job description

Educational Assistant

The Lethbridge School Division has openings as an Educational Assistant. We are hiring primarily for our Educational Assistant Substitute list; however, specific positions may be available. Applications received are reviewed on an ongoing basis with consideration first given to contracted positions.

Lethbridge School Division is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students that embraces diversity while functioning in a dynamic, innovative, and fast paced environment.

Our Division is a proud neighbor to the largest First Nation reserve area in Canada which is called Kainai Nation. We are fortunate to learn from Indigenous communities and are committed to enhancing our understanding of the truths of our past so we can continue to move towards reconciliation.

To help support student success, we are seeking an empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, patient and adaptable individual to join our team. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and development of students by learning alongside them and providing personalized support and creating a positive, engaging educational experience.

The Educational Assistant works with students requiring targeted and specialized supports and services to effectively participate in their learning community. Tasks performed are varied and dependent on student needs. Responsibilities include assisting with and adapting academic tasks, implementation of strategies intended to support socially appropriate behaviours, attending to physical needs as well as medical needs specific to individual students, and monitoring progress.

Educational Assistants work collaboratively within the school community to share information, reflect on effectiveness of strategies, suggest modifications to existing or novel strategies to maximize student success. While working under the direction of teachers, educational assistants primarily focus on identified students and will be adept at quickly developing trust and rapport with students and staff.

Educational Assistants are an integral part of a dynamic and collaborative team, who work supporting students requiring behavioural supports and/or complex physical disabilities/developmental delays and will be expected to assume other duties, as required.

What will you do?

Applicants will work as a team to support students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with varying needs, including behavioural challenges and/or complex physical disabilities, developmental delays and/or severe medical needs. Duties will include ensuring all students’ safety at all times, implementing individualized programs and carrying out Positive Behaviour Support Plans as developed by the student’s Learning Team. Lethbridge School Division makes every effort to ensure staff and student safety, while understanding not every behaviour on the part of students, can be anticipated. Targeted behaviours may include, but are not limited to, severe opposition, hitting, kicking, spitting, biting, scratching, and throwing of objects and the use of inappropriate and/or threatening language. Specialized training such as Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) would be an asset.

Hours will vary between 0 - 29.5 hours Monday to Friday dependent on Division needs.

What do you need to succeed?

Training and/or experience working with students with severe behaviour challenges is necessary as well as an understanding of neurodiversity, such as ASD, ODD, FASD, ADHD and/or other behavioural disabilities. Preference will be given to the candidate with proven experience executing Positive Behavior Support Plans. Training and/or experience supporting students with Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy and/or Speech-Language acquisition needs would be an asset.

Lethbridge School Division embraces a philosophy/belief of inclusion for all students. Consequently, the successful candidate must have a willingness to provide personal care, lifting, and toileting support for students, with appropriate assistance and/or training provided as needed. The successful candidate may also be required to participate in community activities such as swimming and skating. Educational Assistants may also be working with students with limited experience within formal school settings and may support students with English as an additional language.

A strong understanding of Trauma Informed practice, resiliency, building connections, self-regulation supports and strategies, and conflict resolution skills is an asset. In addition, willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning is expected as our Division promotes a learner mindset for staff and students.

The successful candidate will be able to create rapport with all students and staff and adapt to dynamic learning environments. Being self-directed, flexible and finding creative ways to connect with and regulate students are considered to be important skills of the successful candidate. Additionally, the successful candidate must have strong communication skills and show initiative in solving problems and creating opportunities for student success.

Applicants will possess, or develop, a true working knowledge within early literacy and the speech and language acquisition process and have experience in supporting programs for students in their early years of development. Training and/or experience in sign language, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and/or Hanen (Learning Language and Loving It/ABC & Beyond) are assets.

Education Required Upon Application:

Proof of Grade 12 or Canadian Adult Educational Credential (CAEC) as issued by an accredited Canadian Province or a Canadian post-secondary certificate or diploma in a related field such as Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education and Child & Youth Care.
If you have obtained your education outside of Canada, the Division requires a copy of your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) or International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) confirming completion of high school or post secondary equivalencies.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide:

A police information check: including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
Proof of photo identification may be a valid driver’s license, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained, and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee’s legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.

Educational Assistant Substitute's earn $23.53/hour; effective September 1, 2026 the rate of pay will increase to $24.23/hour.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by supporting their individual needs and fostering success. If you are passionate about inclusive education and have the skills and dedication required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Posting will remain open until 10:00 AM, November 30, 2026.

Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.

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Responsibilities

The Educational Assistant provides personalized academic and behavioral support to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including those with complex physical disabilities or developmental delays. They work collaboratively with teachers to implement individualized programs and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those holding a certificate or diploma in Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Education, or Child & Youth Care. Experience working with students with severe behavioral challenges and an understanding of neurodiversity are required.

Skills

Student support
Behavioral support
Specialized instruction
Positive behavior support
Classroom management
Communication skills
Conflict resolution
Trauma informed practice
Self-regulation support
Early literacy
Speech and language acquisition
Collaboration
Adaptability
Personal care
Documentation

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Keywords

Educational Assistant
Inclusive Education
Special Education
Behavioral Support
Neurodiversity
ASD
ODD
FASD
ADHD
Positive Behavior Support
SIVA
Early Literacy
Speech and Language
AAC
Hanen
Trauma Informed Practice
Self-regulation
Conflict Resolution
Student Safety
Professional Learning

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