Casual Educational Assistant

High Prairie, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English

Job summary

Provide classroom, one-to-one, and small-group support to students, including those with learning, physical, or behavioral challenges. Assist with academic and individualized learning needs, tutoring, English language learning, health needs, and personal care under a teacher's supervision.

Job details

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Job Opportunities Casual Educational Assistants St. Andrew's School, High Prairie, Alberta St Andrew's School, located in High Prairie, Alberta is recruiting Casual Educational Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year starting as soon as possible. Job Description Education Assistants are employed by the Division to support teachers in meeting the needs of students in their classrooms. An Education Assistant may be assigned to work with individual students or groups of students under the direct supervision of a teacher. A casual Educational Assistant will fill in for the regular Educational Assistant on an as needed basis. The ideal candidate will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, to help promote cultural awareness and appreciation within the school. The role also focuses on building positive relationships with Indigenous students to support their academic, social, and emotional wellbeing. Duties Will Include Work with students with learning, physical, and/or behavioral challenges, one-to-one, small group, and classroom duties. Duties may include working with students who require attending to health needs and personal care. The assignment includes working with students in the classroom, supporting student academics and individualized learning needs, tutorial help, support for English Language Learners, and other Educational Assistant duties as assigned. Qualifications Grade 12 Diploma Teacher Assistant Diploma or related education equivalent preferred. Able to perform duties with professionalism and confidentiality. The successful candidate requires good communication, the ability to follow plans, ability to support students who require individualized programs, enrichment, modifications, and/or accommodations to their learning. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in the use of technology. A Criminal Record Check and Intervention check are required. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please submit resumes with supporting documents, including three references to: Matthew Morrisey, Principal matthew.morrisey@hfcrd.ab.ca. Only those candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. Serving Fairview, Grimshaw, High Prairie, Manning, Peace River, Valleyview 10307 - 99 Street, Peace River, AB T8S 1K1 Phone:780.624.3956

What you’ll do

Requirements

A Grade 12 diploma is required, while a Teacher Assistant diploma or equivalent related education is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, communication skills, the ability to follow plans and support individualized programs, and technology proficiency; a Criminal Record Check and Intervention Check are required.