Educational Assistant at Jewish Federation of Ottawa

Posted Jul 6, 2026

Job Details

Position
Educational Assistant
Contract Type
Long Term or Full Time
Experience Level
Unspecified

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 .