Substitute Education Assistants

Substitute Educational Assistants Wanted!

Looking for a flexible schedule that fits your life while making a real difference in the lives of students? Elk Island Public Schools is seeking compassionate and dedicated Substitute Educational Assistants (EAs) for rewarding opportunities across our division for the  school year. With more than 40 schools spanning both bustling urban centers and welcoming rural hubs, you can build a flexible career that perfectly matches your lifestyle.

• The Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the specific days, grade levels, and schools that work best for your personal schedule.

• Diverse Experiences: Explore a wide variety of educational settings, from large urban schools right in Sherwood Park to close-knit community schools less than an hour away, including Fort Saskatchewan, Bruderheim, Lamont, Mundare and Vegreville.

• Rewarding Work: Work as a vital member of the school and student support team, providing essential instructional, non-instructional, or personal care assistance to students who need it most.

Whether you are looking to gain valuable classroom experience, a community member wanting to support local students, or someone seeking an excellent work-life balance, your skills are deeply valued here.

Apply today and find your perfect classroom community!

To Learn More, watch the Video linked below:

Life of an Educational Assistant at EIPS

Open to:
Internal and External candidates.

Current EIPS classified substitutes do not need to apply to this new job posting.

Educational Assistants (EAs) assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and with other school activities. EAs work as members of the school and student support team. EAs either work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.

• working with students individually or in small groups
• working with students with disabilities
• lifts, transfers, and personal care of students may be required

• training or experience working with students with disabilities
• behaviour management training
• courses related to working with students with special needs
• excellent interpersonal skills
• the ability to work with students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher
• the ability to provide personal care for students
• Emergency First Aid and CPR
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
• Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education

All newly hired Classified Substitutes will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, which includes a vulnerable sector check, dated within six (6) months from offer of employment with EIPS - obtained from local RCMP or Police Department. Any costs incurred are the responsibility of the employee.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates selected for interviews.