Educational Assistant

COMPETITION #  EA 26-039

POSITION TYPE  TERM (2 Months) (Apr 28 – June 30, 2026), PART-TIME (66 Hours Bi-Weekly)

The Education Assistant facilitates and supports, in collaboration with teachers and the principal, the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs by providing academic and social/emotional skill development in the learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides in-class support and reinforcement for teachers by assisting in one-on-one or small group instruction and lesson review, preparing materials, taking attendance, and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Adapts classroom activities to the capabilities and learning style of the student.
• Communicates and shares information with families or support staff regarding daily incidents and interactions.
• Records, collects and reports data on the progress of students as requested.
• Teaches and role models positive and effective coping mechanisms and helps to counsel students in modifying behaviours.
• Develops an awareness of each student's individual psychological, educational, physical, spiritual, and social needs and goals, and provides an individual-based approach to providing non-judgmental support.
• Help students to identify personal strengths to promote growth, self-worth and a sense of belonging.
• Intervenes in crisis situations as required and engages in behaviour management according to the guidelines and framework of Marymound’s policies and procedures, the student’s safety plan, NVCI and ASIST.
• Completes incident reports in an accurate and timely matter, logging them into Mayet as required.
• Participates in school recreational activities and field trips as required.
• Demonstrates an active commitment towards professional growth and advancement through participation in training, workshops, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Child & Youth Care and/or Educational Assistant program is preferred.
• Experience providing physical, psychological, and social support to students or at-risk youth or other vulnerable populations is essential.
• Knowledge of learning styles and supportive requirements for learning to better adapt materials for students.
• Must be familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children and youth.
• Mental health/crisis training certifications including NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) are preferred.
• Experience working from a trauma-informed perspective is preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR is required.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks.
• Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth.
• Willingness to transport students is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Office software; working knowledge of Mayet is considered an asset.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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