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Calgary Board of Education —Calgary, AB
- $23.82 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Working with children
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EAL Assistant

Calgary Board of Education
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
4 days ago

Skills

Post-secondary education
English
High school diploma or GED
Working with children
Human resources
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

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 2026-2027 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 English as an Additional Language (EAL) Assistants to provide English language learning support and assistance to identified EAL students in Calgary Board of Education schools.

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

A great work environment with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of students every day;
$23.82 (Grade C) per hour to start plus 6% vacation pay;
Opportunities to advance your career.

Position Description

Responsibilities

Providing an appropriate model of academic English Language Learning through direct assistance in individual, small group, or classroom settings.
Assisting in the design and implementation of EAL programming to improve English Language Learners communicative competence and academic performance, listening/understanding, reading and writing.
Assisting students to adjust to the Canadian social and cultural environment and school setting through orientation activities.
Assisting families in completing and understanding forms and/or documents.
Assisting with collection, distribution and preparation of instructional and assessment materials to support students’ English language development.
Communicating information about the school and school programming, student achievement to the parents/guardians of EAL students. Receives information that may impact the student’s programming.
Sharing observational data about student progress with the teacher, learning team, and parents/guardians.
Performing other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school completion supplemented with English as a Second Language (ESL)/EAL Level I Training Certificate or the equivalent education in the provision of ESL/EAL services.
ESL/EAL certification level II preferred.
One year of related experience working with children.
An equivalent combination of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
Proficiency in another language is an asset.
Understanding of specific language and cultural background of students.
Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists, instructional resource personnel, and students.
Ability to establish trust and rapport with students.
Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning.
Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to regularly enhance skills and knowledge for professional development.
Good organizational skills and time management skills to support student scheduling.
Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
Strong verbal, listening and communication skills.

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.

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