Job Title: Part-Time Educational Assistant Requisition #: 26-0154R1 Posting Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Vacancy Type: Support Staff - Part-time Temporary Temporary Part-Time Support Staff, new position (immediate need – April 30, 2027) Reporting to the Manager, Accessibility Services, the Educational Assistant works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary Student Success Services team to support students with disabilities in accessing and participating fully in their academic environment. The incumbent provides individualized assistance that promotes student success, independence, and inclusion, including support with understanding classroom instruction, physical navigation, note-taking, accessing online materials, in-class redirection, and setting up or taking down workspaces and adaptive equipment. Through a student-centred approach, the Educational Assistant helps reduce barriers to learning and fosters an accessible and supportive educational experience Successful candidates must be available to work in office, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 7:00pm.

The Part-Time Educational Assistant will be scheduled for 24 hours per week. Provide academic accommodation support services to students with disabilities, including note-taking, scribing, transcribing, reading assistance, research support, and classroom set-up.



Assist students in accessing and utilizing accommodation-related equipment, software, and assistive technologies, providing instruction and troubleshooting as required.

Orient students to campus facilities, accessible resources, and support services to promote independence and academic success. Monitor the effectiveness of accommodations and communicate concerns, barriers, or recommendations to appropriate staff members. A two-year diploma in Disability Services, Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services Worker, Personal Support Worker or a related field is required Minimum one year of practical experience supporting individuals with disabilities, students, or clients in an educational, community, healthcare, or related setting Familiarity with accessibility legislation, inclusive practices, and accommodations for students with disabilities is considered an asset Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education.

Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

Conestoga

College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

📌 Education Assistant (Part Time) (Kitchener)
🏢 Conestoga College School of Business
📍 Kitchener