Educational assistant jobs in Canada

Find educational assistant jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 836
Employers: 169

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%831 listings

Employers hiring include Brock University (114), Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) (34), Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP (31).

Sources & calculation notes

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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Educational Assistant - SEIU - 0.917 FTE (5.5 hours per day) - Perm - Shaunavon Public School - #4164
Chinook School Division #211
Shaunavon, SK
- Internship
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S2627-82 Educational Assistant/Early Childhood Assistant - Art Smith Aviation Academy
Northern Lights Public Schools
Cold Lake, AB
- Full-time
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GS
Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant
Good Spirit School Division 204
Yorkton, SK
- Part-time
The Good Spirit School Division invites applications for Temporary Part Time Educational Assistant
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SD
Education Assistant - Bus Attendant
School District 60
Taylor, BC
- Full-time
CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT - BUS ATTENDANT
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Education Assistant - 0.32 FTE
Parkland School Division
Entwistle, AB
- Part-time
…Fort Chipewyan, and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over…
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FM VE 28 - Educational Assistant 3 – High School Vocational Education
Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
Fort McMurray, AB
- Full-time
Position: FM VE 28 - Educational Assistant – EA 3 – High School Vocational Education
Added 19 days ago
PW
Temporary Part-Time Educational Assistant
Peace Wapiti Public School Division
Hythe, AB
- Part-time
Added 19 days ago
SG
1.0 FTE, Full-Time, Temporary Educational Assistant
Superior Greenstone District School Board
Greenstone, ON · Longlac, ON
- Full-time
Added 19 days ago
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S2627-81 Educational Assistant/Early Childhood Assistant - Duclos School
Northern Lights Public Schools
Bonnyville, AB
- Full-time
Added 19 days ago
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Educational Assistant- Long Term Assignment
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board
Alnwick/Haldimand, ON
- Full-time
Added 19 days ago
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Education Assistant (Temporary) - 0.886 FTE
Parkland School Division
Spruce Grove, AB
- Full-time
…Fort Chipewyan, and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over…
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Educational Assistant- Long Term Assignment
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board
Peterborough, ON
- Full-time
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Permanent Full-time
Simcoe County District School Board
Alliston, ON
- Full-time
Educational Assistant positions can be physically demanding positions. Position requirements may include, prov
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - Temporary Full-time
Simcoe County District School Board
Orillia, ON
- Full-time
Educational Assistant positions can be physically dem
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Educational Assistant (50%) - Bells Corners PS (12:30-4:00pm) - TERM
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)
Ottawa, ON · Nepean, ON
- Part-time
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Educational Assistant - Temporary FT - Madonna Della Libera School (1.0 FTE)
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
Brantford, ON
- Internship
Successful completion of a post secondary educational assistant program (normally one year), or equivalent, plus a minimum of one year experience working with children;
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT: CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/PHYSICAL CARE
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
Callander, ON
- Temporary
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT: CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/PHYSICAL CARE
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
North Bay, ON
- Temporary
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT: CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/PHYSICAL CARE
Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board
North Bay, ON
- Full-time
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Teaching assistant: FACC 100, FACC 150, FACC 300, FACC 400 WINTER 2027
McGill University
Macdonald Eng. Bldg.
Teaching assistant: FACC 100, FACC 150, FACC 300 and FACC 400
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Teaching Assistant, College of Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
In the appointment of Teaching Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:
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Teacher [Assistant]
Macaulay Child Development
Toronto, ON
- Up to $26.46 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Teacher (Assistant) (Early Childhood Assistant)
Added 19 days ago
UO
Student Support Assistant
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Added 20 days ago
SD
Casual Education Assistant 2 - Mackenzie
School District 57 (Prince George)
Prince George, BC
- Internship
TITLE: Casual Education Assistant 2 (on call work) - Mackenzie
Added 20 days ago
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Casual Education Assistant 2 - Prince George
School District 57 (Prince George)
Prince George, BC
- Internship
TITLE: Casual Education Assistant 2 (on call work) - Prince George

Macaulay Child Development

Teacher [Assistant]

Toronto, ON, Canada

Up to $26.46 CAD / hour · Part-time

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Job details

Pay: Up to $26.46 CAD / hour
Job type: Part-time
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932.
www.macaulaycentres.org

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Teacher (Assistant) (Early Childhood Assistant)

Temporary Part Time

HOURS OF WORK: 3 hours on Instructional days/7 Hours on Non-Instructional days

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

VACANCY: New

START DATE: Immediately - December 31, 2026

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, Mountview Child Care Centre

POSITION SUMMARY:

Delivers high quality and developmentally appropriate programs for children to facilitate their physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. Implements programs and activities that facilitate inclusion and integration of children with special needs. Supports a team environment in the classroom and the Centre.

This position is currently based at Mountview Child Care Centre (569 Jane Street, Toronto, ON M6S 4A3).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise children to protect their safety and personal well-being at all times while in care. Make sure equipment and physical environment is maintained free of safety or health hazards.
Assist with planning, executing and evaluating daily programming using the curriculum and approach approved by the agency to promote children’s optimal emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Encourage active learning to build self-esteem in an inclusive and respectful environment. Facilitate planned and spontaneous experiences.
Observe children’s strengths, areas of challenge, emerging skills and interests.
Collaborate with the team to implement inclusive program plans.
Record observation to support early identification of a child’s individual needs
Demonstrate positive adult/child interaction, use effective and appropriate communication with children, promote children’s independence and problem-solving skills, build children’s confidence, assist children with understanding and dealing with the consequences of their behaviour and model mutual respect and kindness
Communicate sensitively and appropriately with parents/families. Provide meaningful feedback and information regarding their child’s learning and development, emerging skills and interests and the purpose of activities
Participate in classroom set-up including play areas
Work with the team to effectively manage children’s medication schedule and allergies
Drop off and or pick up children from buses outside Centre (if applicable/if required)
Serve and clean up lunches, prepare snacks, maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned/as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a graduate of an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent with experience working with families and children, including children with special needs.
Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (if applicable)
Working knowledge of ELECT, Play Based curriculum and program planning based on an inclusion model respectful of all children’s abilities
Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills
Computer literacy required together with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities
Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset
Acceptable Vulnerable Police Record Check
Current Standard First Aid certification and appropriate medical and immunization record.

SALARY: Teacher Assistant Hourly Rate: Starting at $26.46/hour [$26.46 - $27.01]

THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.

Internal candidates: Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL.

External candidates: Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at Career opportunities - Macaulay Centres for Children

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

October 16, 2026 - October 22, 2026

DATE POSTED: October 16, 2026

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request.

Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

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Responsibilities

Supervise children and help plan, deliver, and evaluate inclusive, developmentally appropriate activities that support their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Observe and document children’s development, communicate with families, collaborate with colleagues, and assist with classroom, safety, meal, and housekeeping duties.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an Early Childhood Assistant program or equivalent, experience working with children and families (including children with special needs), and knowledge of ELECT, play-based curriculum, and inclusive program planning. Applicants need strong communication and computer skills, a satisfactory Vulnerable Police Record Check, current Standard First Aid certification, and appropriate medical and immunization records; College of Early Childhood Educators membership is required if applicable.

Skills

Child Supervision
Early Childhood Education
Inclusive Programming
Program Planning
Child Development Observation
Family Communication
Classroom Teamwork
Medication and Allergy Management
First Aid
Microsoft Office
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Listening
Kitchen Sanitation
Play-Based Learning

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Keywords

Early Childhood Assistant
Early Childhood Education
ELECT
Play-Based Curriculum
Inclusive Programming
Children with Special Needs
Child Development
Program Planning
Child Supervision
Developmental Observation
Family Engagement
College of Early Childhood Educators
Microsoft Office
Internet
Email
Vulnerable Police Record Check
Standard First Aid
Medication Management
Allergy Management
Health and Safety
Classroom Set-Up
Food Preparation
Sanitation

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