Educational Assistant
- Bon Accord, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 32.5 hours/week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We're hiring: Educational Assistant 2
Support students in their learning journey and make a lasting impact.
Sturgeon Public Schools is currently seeking two Full-Time Temporary Educational Assistant 2 for a work assignment at Lilian Schick .
Every student learns differently and deserves the support they need to thrive. As an Educational Assistant, you play an important role in helping students access learning, build confidence, and experience success in the classroom. Through collaboration, encouragement, and individualised support, you help create inclusive learning environments where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.
Located in the Town of Bon Accord, Lilian Schick School serves approximately 240 students in Grades 5–9. With strong academics, non-denominational Christian faith-based LOGOS programming, and a focus on student well-being, the school provides opportunities for students to learn, grow, make healthy choices, and achieve their goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant will:
We pride ourselves on doing things a little differently. Here's what sets us apart:
Sturgeon Public Schools is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive, and safe learning and working environments. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing accessible recruitment practices.
Important to Note
Support students in their learning journey and make a lasting impact.
Sturgeon Public Schools is currently seeking two Full-Time Temporary Educational Assistant 2 for a work assignment at Lilian Schick .
Every student learns differently and deserves the support they need to thrive. As an Educational Assistant, you play an important role in helping students access learning, build confidence, and experience success in the classroom. Through collaboration, encouragement, and individualised support, you help create inclusive learning environments where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.
Located in the Town of Bon Accord, Lilian Schick School serves approximately 240 students in Grades 5–9. With strong academics, non-denominational Christian faith-based LOGOS programming, and a focus on student well-being, the school provides opportunities for students to learn, grow, make healthy choices, and achieve their goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Educational Assistant will:
- Support students across a range of grades and learning needs
- Assist with academic, social, and behavioural development
- Provide individualised and small-group support as needed
- Contribute to a caring, inclusive, and culturally respectful learning environment
- Collaborate with school staff to promote student success and well-being
- Builds positive, respectful relationships with students that foster trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
- Supports student learning, independence, and well-being through patience, encouragement, and a student-centred approach.
- Creates and contributes to inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive learning environments.
- Collaborates effectively with teachers, support staff, and families to help students achieve their goals.
- Responds to student needs with flexibility, empathy, and professionalism while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Applies behaviour support and regulation strategies consistently and effectively to promote student success.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills and contributes positively to a collaborative team environment.
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment when supporting students with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
- Embraces continuous learning and adapts to the evolving needs of students and the school community.
- Educational Assistant or Early Childhood Diploma/Certificate
- Experience supporting students with Autism or behavioural needs
- CPR and First Aid
- Training or experience in behaviour support, TCIS, developmental and emotional regulation strategies
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
- Flexibility, patience, and a student-centred approach
- Equivalencies combining education, knowledge, and experience may be considered
- Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector check
We pride ourselves on doing things a little differently. Here's what sets us apart:
- Welcoming, community-focused schools rooted in strong relationships
- Whole-child approach supporting academic, social, and emotional growth
- Collaborative environments where staff feel supported and valued
- Innovative use of technology to enhance learning
- Safe, caring, and inclusive spaces where students thrive
Sturgeon Public Schools is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive, and safe learning and working environments. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing accessible recruitment practices.
Important to Note
- 1.0 FTE (32.5 hours/week)
- A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required
- Applications will be accepted through Apply to Education
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support students across grades and learning needs with academic, social, and behavioural development through individual and small-group assistance. Collaborate with teachers and school staff to foster student well-being and an inclusive, culturally respectful learning environment.
Requirements
An Educational Assistant or Early Childhood diploma or certificate is requested, along with experience supporting students with autism or behavioural needs. CPR and First Aid, behaviour-support knowledge or experience, strong communication and teamwork skills, flexibility, patience, and a clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector check are also specified; equivalent combinations of education, knowledge, and experience may be considered.
Skills
- Student Support
- Academic Support
- Social Development
- Behaviour Support
- Individualized Support
- Small-Group Support
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Empathy
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Confidentiality
- First Aid
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Categories
- Education
Keywords
- Educational Assistant
- Early Childhood Diploma
- Autism
- Behavioural Needs
- CPR
- First Aid
- Behaviour Support
- TCIS
- Developmental Regulation
- Emotional Regulation
- Student-Centred Approach
- Inclusive Learning Environment
- Culturally Responsive Learning
- Academic Development
- Social Development
- Student Well-Being
- Confidentiality
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Classroom Support
- Small-Group Support