English Second Language Assistant

Edmonton Classical Academy English Second Language Assistant

The Edmonton Classical Academy is now accepting applications for an English Second Language Assistant for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Edmonton Classical is a charter public school of the Alberta Classical Academy which offers an academically rigorous liberal arts education focused on developing “the knowledge, virtues, and habits befitting free citizens.” Among the school’s distinct

features are a smartphone-free environment; its embrace of traditional pedagogy and teacher-led classrooms; a knowledge-rich curriculum centred on classical and enduring works of literature, philosophy, and art; a focus on character and the nurturing of

virtues; a culture of friendship and leisure (scholē); and an explicit commitment to the pursuit of truth, beauty, and wisdom.

Reporting to the Principal Educator, the ESL Assistant provides language learning support to individual or small groups of students, to help the student achieve results at grade level. Working in collaboration with teachers and campus administrators, the ESL Assistant will develop and implement a plan to best meet individual needs of students.

• Identifying ESL students at the beginning of the school through approved language assessments
• Collaborating with teachers and Campus Administration to determine a schedule for ESL assistance
• Supporting English language learning by working with teachers and students in the listening/understanding, speaking, reading and writing language strands
• Researching, preparing and compiling ESL instructional materials in support of language learning

• Preparing and implementing activities, assignments and resources to use with the students to help them improve their language skills, to address specific areas of weakness as identified in the assessment process
• Working with the students to provide extra assistance, either through individual attention, small group work or in class support

• Communicating with the homeroom teacher frequently about student progress
• Supporting in collaboration with teachers to develop and implement a plan to best meet individual needs of students who require assistance
• Supporting teacher assessment of student progress

• Diploma or Certificate in English as a Second Language preferred;
• Work experience within a school environment preferred;
• The ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff;
• A supportive and caring manner with children and a belief that all students can learn;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Proficiency with current technology for performance of duties.

The position requires 8 hours per day, five (5) days per week, in addition to any required staff meetings and related professional responsibilities.

This position is based at Alberta Classical Academy, Eastgate Campus, located at 3720 76 Ave Northwest, Edmonton AB, T6B 2N9, AB.