HIRING Substitute Education Assistants For Rural Schools at TownPost

Employer: Elk Island Public Schools

Job Code: 4061890

Posting Date: September 10, 2026

Closing Date: Ongoing

Sub Education Assistant rate: $23.75/hr

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 2026-2027 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.

Why You’ll Love It

• 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!

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

Key Duties/Responsibilities

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.

Duties Will Include

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

Education/Experience

• Requirement: High School Diploma
• 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 communications are through email; ensure the email in your Apply to Education profile is current and check your junk mail for missed communications.

Only online applications will be accepted. (In your online applicant profile, it is mandatory that you complete the Education History.)

To apply visit https://www.eips.ca/careers/work-at-eips and apply to JOB Code: 4061890

or COPY & PASTE INTO YOUR INTERNET BROWSER: https://network.applytoeducation.com/Employer/Jobposting/reviewjob.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=13f08e3d-3a48-4252-96ef-8b155237b5bb

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

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.

If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email ***email_hidden***.