Mission

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

This is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Support Staff Temporary Roster

CBE Human Resources manages a roster of contingent casual on-call workers who are engaged to temporarily replace staff absences and to work on short-term assignments. Work assignments may be scheduled in advance or the morning of the job. Casual roster staff enjoys the flexibility of working in schools and departments full-time or part-time with a minimum commitment of two days per week. If you are looking to work casually or if you would like to gain experience to move into a continuous position, the Support Staff Temporary Roster maybe the opportunity you are looking for.

We are looking for reliable, self-motivated people to join our temporary roster team as on-call School Assistants in the education and support of students.

By joining the CBE as a temporary School Assistant, you will enjoy:

A great work environment with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of students every day;

• $19.70 (Grade B) per hour to start plus 6% vacation pay.
• Opportunities to advance your career.

Position Description

Responsibilities

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Data entry skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate collaboratively in a creative learning team environment.
• Ability to be alert and respond appropriately to situations of risk.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions and change.

Student Supervision:

• Assists in the supervision of students on playgrounds, halls, games areas, or lunchrooms as required.
• Remains alert to all situations that may represent a risk to students.
• Supervises the loading and unloading of students onto busses as assigned.
• Deals with minor issues with students as required.
• May supervise testing areas, halls or lunchroom areas or assist teachers in classrooms as required.
• Monitors and reports student's behaviour, achievement, or motivation to the teacher as required.
• May assist in the set-up and operation of noon supervision program by safely setting up and storing tables.
• Supervises students in the noon supervision program while encouraging good manners and eating habits.
• Effectively and efficiently cleans up the lunch area.

Classroom Management Support:

• In a program structured by the teacher, works with students in small groups or on an individual basis.
• Assists in remedial work, reinforcement or practice of skills, or the preparation of individual or small group projects.

Instructional Support:

• Assists in the maintenance of records and files.

• Operates laminating and duplicating equipment as required. Assists in the operation of audio-visual equipment.

• Circulates curriculum materials, assignments and tests, distributes, and collects materials and maintains associated records.

• May assist in marking exams or worksheets from a key provided.

• May oversee the work of a class while the teacher works with small groups or individuals as necessary.

• Assists teachers in the preparation of curriculum materials and tests.

• Assists in classroom management activities, such as the preparation of solutions or paints, setting up or clean-up of rooms and tables, preparation of displays, bulletin boards, etc.

Recreation and Extra-Curricular Activities:

• May assist in organizing and supervising on field trips and other off-campus activities.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Six months related experience, preferably working with students in a group setting.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certificates preferred.

Be Part of Our Success

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

Land Acknowledgement

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.