Educational Assistant

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 30 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Support students within the classroom in a K–9 school setting. Contribute to a positive learning environment and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team.

Job details

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Al-Amal Academy, Calgary Competition #PLSD-2287 This position is currently posted internally to CUPE employees for 5 working days until 4:30 p.m. October 14th, 2026 as per the CUPE Local 5829 Collective Agreement. We are currently looking for a responsible, hardworking individual with a passion for supporting students within the classroom. You will display flexibility, patience, sensitivity, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience working within a fast-paced, team environment. This is a full-time (30 hours per week - 1.0 FTE) temporary position beginning as soon as possible. Al-Amal Academy is located in North West Calgary and provides an Islamic learning environment that offers an accredited program of studies compliant with the Alberta curriculum. Al-Amal Academy is a K-9 school that offers a wide variety of learning opportunities including regular classroom studies as well as foreign language, computer science and sports groups. Please visit the school website at al-amalacademy.com for more detailed information. Please send cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three references. Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Thank you to all applicants, but only those who will be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check satisfactory to PLRD prior to commencement. Please quote competition number on application.

What you’ll do

Support students within the classroom in a K–9 school setting. Contribute to a positive learning environment and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team.

Requirements

The posting emphasizes responsibility, hard work, flexibility, patience, sensitivity, enthusiasm, creativity, and imagination. Previous experience in a fast-paced team environment is preferred; a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check are required before starting.