Support students with diverse abilities as an Educational Assistant Intern in Edmonton, developing communication and relationship-building skills. This paid, full-time internship runs weekdays.

Edmonton Public Schools offers a four-month Educational Assistant Intern program for applicants supporting children and youth. The work addresses autism, emotional and behavioural challenges, mental health issues, learning difficulties, and physical health concerns. Training combines in-person sessions, online modules, Community of Practice meetings, and supervised school experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children and youth with diverse abilities and exceptionalities
• Build trusting relationships with students
• Apply learned skills under Teacher/EA team supervision
• Participate in training,
  
  
  
  collaboration, and career development
• Travel to various schools throughout Edmonton

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children and adolescents
• Volunteer experience in an educational environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and English fluency skills
• Ability to perform required physical activities and personal care

Develop Educational Assistant experience through supervised training, student support, relationship-building, and communication across Edmonton Public Schools.