The successful candidate s will provide targeted literacy and numeracy intervention supports, communicate regularly with teachers regarding student programming needs, and track learning progress through observation using provided templates.

This position requires travel to various sites within the Division.

Specific locations and schedules will be determined based on operational needs.

This posting will remain open until qualified applicants have been hired; if interested, please apply ASAP.

This temporary position does not include benefits but may include some leave entitlements.

Responsibilities include: Delivering small-group and/or 1:1 foundational literacy and numeracy interventions Preparing/organizing intervention materials and schedules Communicating effectively with teachers about student programming needs and progress Tracking learning progress through observation and documentation on provided templates Working independently and maintaining highly organized systems to support programming Supervise students Qualifications: Educational Assistant Certificate (or comparable education) is an asset Experience working with students in Grades 1–5 Understanding of foundational literacy and numeracy skills, or willingness to be trained Strong organization and ability to work independently Robust communication and collaboration skills Assets: Educational Assistant Experience Knowledge,



Skills and Attributes • Good oral and written communication skills • Good interpersonal skills • The ability to take direction and work independently • Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination • The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with children/group of children/school setting. • First Aid Certificate • Courses or training in Attention Deficit Disorder, Special Needs Disorders, Behaviour Management, Crisis Prevention, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. • Knowledge of office equipment • Knowledge of computers Additional Information EA employees must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, teachers, and other staff.

This position is covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 5543 Hours of Work: 15-20 hours/week - potential for up to 30 hrs/week Pay Rate: $25.35-28.39/hr (Pay Group 3) for EA Certified Employees and $24.17/hr-$26.98/hr for EA Non-Certified Employees (Pay Group 2) ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH APPLY TO EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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📌 Education Assistant (Temporary) 15-20 hours/week (Alberta)
🏢 York Region District School Board
📍 Alberta