Job Description

Learning Potential Foundation is looking for Education Assistants to join our team for the 2025-26 school year. We partner with preschools, daycares, and dayhomes, working with children aged 2-5 years with varying levels of delays/needs.

Current EA Position opportunities in CALGARY, AIRDRIE, and CARSTAIRS.

1) PT Mon-Fri in CALGARY;

9am-12noon at a Montessori daycare located at 19 St NW, Calgary

2) PT Mon-Fri in CALGARY;

8:45am-11:45am at a dayhome located at Tuscany Glen PK, Calgary(there is a dog in the home so must be someone comfortable with dogs and without allergies to them).

3) PT Mon-Fri in CALGARY;

8:30am-12:30pm in a daycare located at Royal Vista Way NW

4) PT Mon-Fri in CALGARY;

9am-12:30pm in a daycare located at Symons Valley Rd NW

5) FT Mon-Fri in CALGARY;

8:30am-4:30pm (w a 30 min unpaid lunch) in a daycare located at Symons Valley Rd NW

6) FT Mon-Fri in AIRDRIE;

8am-5pm; this position is with a severe behaviour needs child in a daycare setting

7) PT Mon-Fri in AIRDRIE;

9am-12:30pm in a daycare setting

8) PT Mon-Fri in CARSTAIRS;

9am-12:30pm in a daycare setting

Qualifications include:

-Experience with children with delays and/or special needs an asset

-Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search (dated within the last 6 months)

- Education Assistant certification an asset

Abilities Required include:

-Proficiency in English (written and oral)

-Ability to work as a team and independently

-Good organizational skills, time management skills, and pacing skills

-Flexibility within a group setting of students with various needs

-Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students

-Reliable & Dependable (including consistent attendance)

-Success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

-Enthusiasm, commitment, willingness to learn, and desire to make a difference

-Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent our ECS in a professional manner

Compensation/Position includes:

-Our starting wage is $22/hr.

-Benefits after 3 months if employed for 18+ hrs per week

-Contract runs for the school year (with option to renew based on performance and agreement by both parties)

Please note that this is a position in Education and NOT Childcare. The posted pay is the hourly rate and there is no additional childcare sector wage top-up. Thank you

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Experience:

Special Needs: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Education Assistant Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person