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Full Time Temporary Educational Assistant

The Educational Assistant will support Pre-Kindergarten students with diverse academic and social/emotional needs. The role involves implementing strength-based and trauma-informed practices to assist student development.

  • On-site
  • Stony Plain, AB
  • Posted Aug 18, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 17, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

About Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division In Evergreen Catholic Schools, we educate in an atmosphere of faith, hope, and love to prepare our students to live as compassionate, confident, and contributing citizens. Located in Treaty 6 Territory, Evergreen Catholic Schools is a school division in the Province of Alberta that consists of eleven schools in five communities with over 4,100 students and 430 employees. Transformational education has become the driving force behind educational initiatives in Alberta's education system. Ensuring that Catholic education is at the heart of these initiatives within Evergreen Catholic Schools is important as we move forward. Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division partners with ApplyToEducation. We prefer all applicants create an to successfully attach your application to this posting. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Full Time Temporary Educational Assistant St. John Paul II Catholic School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 School St. John Paul II Catholic School in Stony Plain, AB is currently seeking an Educational Assistant to assist students in Pre-Kindergarten with diverse academic and social/emotional needs. The assignment is to begin September 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2027 of the 2026-2027 school year. Salary range $20.14 - $28.46 as per Support Terms and Conditions of Employment. Preference Given To Candidates With The Following Qualifications Experience utilizing strength-based, trauma informed practices Experience working with students with diverse needs Able to effectively deal with crisis situation; physically able to lift and/or protect Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments training Mental Health First Aid or equivalent Diploma in child/youth care, Educational Assistant Certificate and experience with Speech/Language Assistance are assets Required Documents Current Resume Reference Letters Priest Reference Letter Criminal Record Check (dated within six months) Intervention Record Check (dated within six months) Deadline for applications: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. All schools in Evergreen Catholic recognize the critical role that teachers serve in the mission of the Catholic Church. Teachers instruct the Faith through permeated lessons and through their example. To honour the importance of witness for our educators, all staff must sign the Faith Requirement Form, as a condition of employment. How To Apply Create or log in to your with Evergreen Catholic Schools Click the Search Jobs page under the Job Postings section On the next page, click the 'Search' button Select the position and answer the job related questions (if applicable) Click the 'apply' button. This appears at the bottom-right side of the job description page. Jobs that you have applied to will appear in the ‘Job Application Log’ under the Job Postings section. You will also receive a confirmation pop up, as well as a confirmation email. We thank all interested individuals. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Evergreen Catholic: Ever Growing, Learning, and Living in Christ

What you’ll do

The Educational Assistant will support Pre-Kindergarten students with diverse academic and social/emotional needs. The role involves implementing strength-based and trauma-informed practices to assist student development.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience with diverse student needs and crisis management, with a preference for those trained in Valued Attachments or Mental Health First Aid. A diploma in child/youth care or an Educational Assistant Certificate is considered an asset.

Other relevant skills

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  • Strength-based practices
  • Trauma informed practices
  • Crisis intervention
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Speech/Language Assistance
  • Child and youth care
  • Student support
  • Social/emotional support

Job areas

  • Education
  • Social Services

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 17, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level