Educational Assistant at Jewish Federation of Ottawa

Posted Jul 5, 2026

Job Details

Position
Educational Assistant
Contract Type
full-time

Job Description

The Ottawa Jewish Community School seeks a caring, collaborative Educational Assistant to join its Kindergarten team for the 2026–2027 school year, supporting the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of its youngest learners.

Responsibilities: • Support students in classroom learning, routines, and transitions • Provide individualized support including IEP accommodations and teacher-directed strategies • Foster social-emotional development; supervise nutrition breaks, outdoor play, and transitions • Support a student with identified medical needs per school protocols

Ideal candidate: experience with young children (Kindergarten/Primary preferred); strong interpersonal skills; calm, patient, nurturing approach. EA certification, ECE, or CYW training an asset; French/Hebrew an asset; satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.

Submit cover letter and résumé to .