Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in over 40 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a temporary, part-time Education Assistant to work in the Quest program (AM) and PALS (PM) at Ecole Parc Elementaire.

École Parc Élémentaire serves approximately 285 students in kindergarten to Grade 6, with 19 teaching staff and 16 support staff. The school is located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, approximately 20 kilometres north of Sherwood Park, AB.

École Parc Élémentaire offers single-track, French Immersion programming. The school is a diverse French Immersion learning community that inspires a love of learning, encourages student individuality and promotes global citizenship in a safe, caring and enriched environment. The school values the importance of strong learning partnerships among students, teachers, parents and the community while wanting each student to be successful to their greatest capacity.

Mornings - The Quest program is an all-inclusive early intervention program in a smaller classroom group setting supporting children from five to seven years of age who are experiencing severe delays in communication and regulation. Quest aims to have students participate in classroom activities that support their Instructional Support Plan (ISP). Teachers and educational assistants work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure each student’s success.

Afternoons - The PALS (Play and Learn at School)



program is an all-inclusive package of early intervention programs supporting children from three to five years of age with assessed mild and/or moderate developmental delays.

PALS programs are founded on three principles: play-based learning, literacy-rich environments and an emergent curriculum.

- Commencing October 13, 2026 until June 29, 2027
- 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday – 5 hours per day)

Job Summary The Education Assistant (EA) assists teachers in creating a welcoming, safe, and caring classroom that supports effective learning and student success. Reporting to the Principal, the EA is assigned to assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and during school activities. This includes providing student supervision and assisting students with personal, physical, and medical care. Under the direction of the teacher, and through interdisciplinary team planning, the position supports programming for students and assists with the implementation of developmental and behavioural strategies. The Certified EA has received specialized training to assist children and youth who have a wide range of abilities and exceptionalities including significant emotional and behavioural challenges, learning difficulties and complex physical health concerns.

Qualifications

Education

- Preference will be given to candidates with an Educational Assistant Certificate or a comparable post-secondary diploma or certificate




- Participation in the EIPS Education Assistant Internship Program is considered an asset
- High School Diploma

Experience

- 2 years of related experience working with children or youth.
- Experience working in a school is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to take direction and work in a multi-disciplinary team setting as well as independently with minimal

supervision.
- Knowledge of classroom routines, assistive technology and other care equipment.
- Experience providing complex personal and physical care.
- Ability to remain calm in a high stress, fast-paced environment.
- Experience using de-escalation, emotional regulation, and co-regulation techniques.
- Strong collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
- Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity, and imagination.
- Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of applicable Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology.

Qualifications, Certifications

- First Aid certificate would be an asset
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training would be an asset

For further information, contact Taylor Cullum, Directrice/Principal, at (phone hidden) or email .

How To Apply

- Only online applications will be accepted
- Open to Internal and external applicants
- Click on “Sign in With Employee Email” to be considered an Internal Applicant

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews. “If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-(phone hidden) or email .”

📌 Education Assistant (EPE) - Permanent (Fort Saskatchewan)
🏢 Elk Island Public Schools
📍 Fort Saskatchewan