Educational Assistant

Today’s schools need well-trained and knowledgeable educational assistants. Our program will train you to take your vital place in the classroom.

You'll learn theory, skills and strategies to provide effective supports to students with diverse learning needs. Our educational assistant program prepares you to work as part of a team and with students from kindergarten to grade 12

During two practicums you'll gain real life experiences in applying theory to practice under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher.

Courses are offered online to provide you with flexibility. 

• Part-time students can apply to start the program in the fall, winter or spring term. Most students complete the program on a part-time basis.
• Full-time students must apply to start the program in the fall term. This will provide the pre-requisites to continue in the winter term as a full-time student. Full-time is not available to students who begin studies in the Winter or Spring term.

In our educational assistant program, you’ll learn to work with students:

• with different abilities
• one-on-one and in small groups
• in a variety of settings

You’ll learn:

• positive behaviour supports
• human development
• sensory development
• how to support students with exceptionalities

You’ll graduate with the skills you need to find a career in:

• before and after school care
• kindergartens
• recreation and community centres
• elementary, middle and high school classrooms
• respite care