Educational Assistant - Holy Cross Elementary School

Cold Lake, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 11, 2026
1 position

Applications are currently unavailable for this posting.

Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English

Job summary

Provide direct classroom and individual support to students with diverse and complex learning needs, and implement behavioural strategies aligned with student support plans. Collaborate with teachers and inclusive education teams to support students’ emotional regulation, engagement, and independence while maintaining a safe, respectful environment.

Job details

Join Our Team at Lakeland Catholic School Division Educational Assistant | Start Date: As soon as possible Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Holy Cross Elementary School Cold Lake, Alberta | Term Position for the 2026–2027 School Year Lakeland Catholic School Division is currently seeking a full-time Educational Assistant to support students at Holy Cross Elementary School in Cold Lake, AB for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a term position with the potential for extension into the 2027-2028 school year. Serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 6, this position requires a skilled and compassionate professional with a strong background in supporting adolescence—particularly those with behavioural needs, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or other complex challenges. Key Responsibilities Provide direct support to students with diverse learning needs in classroom and individual settings Implement behavioural support strategies aligned with student support plans Assist with emotional regulation, engagement, and independence skills Work collaboratively with teachers and inclusive education teams in a Catholic school setting Maintain student dignity and a safe, respectful learning environment. Required Qualifications Minimum Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification or willingness to obtain (Level 2 or 3 preferred) Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex learning needs Strong working knowledge of behavioural strategies and intervention techniques Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional regulation in dynamic situations Alignment with the values and mission of Catholic education. Additional Assets NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention), First Aid, or similar certification (or willingness to obtain) Familiarity with assistive tech and alternative learning tools Strong interpersonal, documentation, and teamwork skills French language skills are considered an asset, but are not required for this position How To Apply Applications for this posting will be accepted through ApplytoEducation.com or via email to . We ask that applicants prepare both a cover letter and resume, complete with the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two to three current work-related references. Cover letters can be addressed to Kayla Collins, Manager of Human Resources, Lakeland Catholic School Division. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check . By submitting an application, applicants consent to Human Resources contacting previous employers to conduct confidential reference checks, whether or not those employers are listed as references. Please note: This position does not qualify for employer-sponsored immigration programs or work permit support. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A minimum Level 1 Early Childhood Educator certification is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it; Level 2 or 3 certification is preferred. Candidates should have experience supporting students with complex learning needs and knowledge of behavioural strategies, with NVCI or First Aid certification, assistive technology familiarity, and French language skills considered assets.