Junior High Educational Assistant

Position: Educational Assistant - 1.0 FTE

Temporary position:
August – November, with a possibility of extension.

Join Our Team at STEM Innovation Academy

STEM Innovation Academy’s Southwest Junior High seeks an exceptional Educational Assistant to make a meaningful impact supporting Grades 7–9 operations. Under the direction and supervision of the Principal, and the guidance of a teacher and/or Team Lead, the Educational Assistant provides physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning support to students identified with mild, moderate and/or severe needs in a variety of settings within the school environment.

About Us

STEM Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Calgary serving Grades 7–12. Our Southwest Junior High campus, located in Calgary’s Haysboro community, serves 450 students in Grades 7-9 and continues to grow as one of Alberta’s most in-demand STEM programs.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators, and responsible leaders. Our Model of Instruction blends direct teaching and guided inquiry within a strong culture grounded in Character, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

STEM IA Junior High is a fast-paced, high-expectations environment where staff and students thrive through shared purpose, innovation, and professional trust.

• Charter schools are 100% public. STEM IA receives the same per-pupil government funding as all public schools in Alberta.
• There is no tuition. Aside from standard instructional fees common to public schools, there is no cost to attend STEM IA.
• Students are admitted by lottery. Our learners represent a wide range of academic strengths and social-emotional needs.
• Families are highly engaged. Our community intentionally chooses STEM IA, resulting in motivated students and strong home-school partnerships.
• Teachers are public educators. Staff are paid on a grid comparable to CBE/CCSD, contribute to the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund (ATRF), and work under the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
• Innovation is built in. As a charter school, STEM IA is designed to pilot forward-thinking practices that strengthen public education across Alberta.

• Collect data to understand student learning, behaviour, and support decision making
• Based on data, regularly monitor and adapt program deliver, as necessary, and as determined by the school learning team

• Support a positive learning environment for all students
• Provide support, and timely response, to classroom teachers, the Student Services Team Lead, Administration, and families
• Demonstrate positive listening and communication skills with team members to provide/receive information that may impact a student’s progress
• Demonstrate continuous learning in the areas of learning support, inclusive of the use of appropriate educational technologies and positive behaviour supports for students
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students and staff across a range of diverse learning needs
• Hold a related post-secondary diploma or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of three references, two of which must be current or very recent supervisors