EAL Assistant

EAL Assistant – 2026‑2027 Casual Roster – Various Schools

We are looking for reliable, self‑motivated people to join our temporary roster team as on‑call English as an Additional Language (EAL) Assistants to provide English language learning support and assistance to identified EAL students in Calgary Board of Education schools.

• Great work environment with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of students every day
• $23.82 (Grade
  
  C) per hour to start plus 6% vacation pay
• Opportunities to advance your career

• Providing an appropriate model of academic English Language Learning through direct assistance in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of EAL programming to improve English Language Learners' communicative competence and academic performance, listening/understanding, reading and writing.
• Assisting students to adjust to the Canadian social and cultural environment and school setting through orientation activities.
• Assisting families in completing and understanding forms and/or documents.
• Assisting with collection, distribution and preparation of instructional and assessment materials to support students’ English language development.
• Communicating information about the school and school programming, student achievement to the parents/guardians of EAL students. Receives information that may impact the student’s programming.
• Sharing observational data about student progress with the teacher, learning team, and parents/guardians.
• Performing other related responsibilities as assigned.

• High school completion supplemented with English as a Second Language (ESL)/EAL Level I Training Certificate or the equivalent education in the provision of ESL/EAL services.
• One year of related experience working with children.
• An equivalent combination of directly related post‑secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Proficiency in another language is an asset.
• Understanding of specific language and cultural background of students.
• Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists, instructional resource personnel, and students.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with students.
• Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to regularly enhance skills and knowledge for professional development.
• Good organizational skills and time management skills to support student scheduling.
• Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
• Strong verbal, listening and communication skills.

A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.