Educational Assistant

Job summary

The Educational Assistant will support teachers by working with individual or small groups of students to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs. Responsibilities include providing tutorial help, assisting with personal care, and promoting cultural awareness among Indigenous students.

Job details

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Job Opportunities Educational Assistant St. Andrew's School, High Prairie, Alberta St Andrew's School, located in High Prairie, Alberta requires a Probationary, Full-time Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year starting as soon as possible, up to and including June 29, 2027, with the possibility of extension. 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. 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. Wage Dependent on Qualifications and Experience. 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

The Educational Assistant will support teachers by working with individual or small groups of students to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs. Responsibilities include providing tutorial help, assisting with personal care, and promoting cultural awareness among Indigenous students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Grade 12 Diploma, with a Teacher Assistant Diploma or equivalent preferred. The role requires the ability to maintain professionalism, follow individualized learning plans, and pass both a Criminal Record Check and an Intervention check.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Classroom support
• Student supervision
• Indigenous culture awareness
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Individualized learning support
• Tutorial help
• English language learner support
• Technology proficiency
• Behavioral management
• Personal care assistance

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Administrative

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