Position: Educational Assistant - 1.0 FTE

Temporary position: August – November, with a possibility of extension.

Join Our Team at STEM Innovation Academy

STEM Innovation Academy’s Southwest Junior High seeks an exceptional Educational Assistant to make a meaningful impact supporting Grades 7–9 operations. Under the direction and supervision of the Principal, and the guidance of a teacher and/or Team Lead, the Educational Assistant provides physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning support to students identified with mild, moderate and/or severe needs in a variety of settings within the school environment.

About Us

STEM Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Calgary serving Grades 7–12. Our Southwest Junior High campus, located in Calgary’s Haysboro community, serves 450 students in Grades 7-9 and continues to grow as one of Alberta’s most in-demand STEM programs.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators, and responsible leaders. Our Model of Instruction blends direct teaching and guided inquiry within a strong culture grounded in Character, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

STEM IA Junior High is a fast-paced, high-expectations workplace where staff and students thrive through shared purpose, innovation, and professional trust.

Did You Know? Charter schools are 100% public. STEM IA receives the same per-pupil government funding as all public schools in Alberta.
There is no tuition. Aside from standard instructional fees common to public schools, there is no cost to attend STEM IA.
Students are admitted by lottery. Our learners represent a wide range of academic strengths and social-emotional needs.
Families are highly engaged.



Our community intentionally chooses STEM IA, resulting in motivated students and strong home-school partnerships.
Teachers are public educators. Staff are paid on a grid comparable to CBE/CCSD, contribute to the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund (ATRF), and work under the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
Innovation is built in. As a charter school, STEM IA is designed to pilot forward-thinking practices that strengthen public education across Alberta.
Join us and help shape a thriving high school program where excellence, innovation and collaboration are the norm.

Responsibilities Collect data to understand student learning, behaviour, and support decision making
Based on data, regularly monitor and adapt program deliver, as necessary, and as determined by the school learning team

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies Support a positive learning setting for all students
Provide support, and timely response, to classroom teachers, the Student Services Team Lead, Administration, and families
Demonstrate positive listening and communication skills with team members to provide/receive information that may impact a student’s progress
Demonstrate continuous learning in the areas of learning support, inclusive of the use of appropriate educational technologies and positive behaviour supports for students
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students and staff across a range of diverse learning needs
Hold a related post-secondary diploma or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

Application Package Requirements Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information of three references, two of which must be current or very recent supervisors

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📌 Junior High Educational Assistant (Alberta)
🏢 STEM Innovation Academy
📍 Alberta