Posted 9 hours ago
Casual Educational Assistant
@ Edmonton Catholic Schools
Alberta
Overview
Edmonton Catholic Schools is hiring casual Educational Assistants for day-to-day assignments across schools in the Division. The role supports students in socialization, communication and behaviour, working within a multi-disciplinary team, with no guaranteed hours. Casual hires may apply to internal temporary or permanent positions.
Responsibilities:
- Assist teacher with planning and implementing student programs
- Organize classroom materials and activities
- Support multi-disciplinary team strategies
- Manage student behaviour
- Provide personal and physical care
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma plus early childhood or special needs certificate or diploma
- One year of directly related experience or equivalent
- First aid, CPR and medication administration knowledge
- Microsoft Word and Outlook knowledge
- Strong English oral and written communication
- Ability to travel to sites within Edmonton
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Early childhood education, Special needs education |
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Edmonton Catholic Schools
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Full company description
For more than 135 years, Edmonton Catholic Schools has been a place where people are supported to do meaningful work with purpose. As Alberta’s fourth-largest school division, we are a values-based learning community where nearly 5,000 employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, supported by strong teams and a shared commitment to student success. Our mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. This mission shapes how we work together across classrooms, schools, and Division services, and how we support both students and staff. Edmonton Catholic Schools offers meaningful careers for teachers and professionals across a wide range of roles. Working collaboratively, our employees contribute their expertise to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments where students can learn, grow, and thrive. Recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers, we offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and families.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,086
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,427
- Reported office locations
- 9405 50 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2T4, CA
- Other recorded names
- Edmonton Catholic Schools
- Specialties
- K - 12 School District
- Education
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
For more than 135 years, Edmonton Catholic Schools has been a place where people are supported to do meaningful work with purpose. As Alberta’s fourth-largest school division, we are a values-based learning community where nearly 5,000 employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, supported by strong teams and a shared commitment to student success. Our mission is to provide a Catholic education…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1888 |
| Specialties | K - 12 School DistrictEducation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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Edmonton Catholic Schools is accepting applications for casual Educational Assistant positions for day-to-day assignments in various schools/ sites throughout the Division. This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. However, all casual hires are eligible to apply to internal temporary or permanent positions.
The job works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist students in learning and developing skills in the areas of socialization, communication, and behavior. The job also provides general support in the classroom.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the teacher with planning, preparing, and implementing programs to meet student needs
- Organize classroom materials, activities, equipment, and programs
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team with the implementation of developmental strategies
- Behaviour management
- Provide a range of personal and physical care
- Assist co-workers during peak periods and absences
Qualifications:
- High School diploma plus certificate/diploma in an area related to early childhood education or special needs education, plus one year directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifications
- Knowledge of intervention techniques and strategies, first aid, CPR, and administering medication
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Word, Outlook, and the internet
- Ability to communicate with sensitivity, diplomacy, and tact is essential
Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, both oral and written, with the ability to develop and maintain communication with students, teachers, and specialists
Ability to travel to sites within Edmonton
Fluency in French, Spanish, Ukrainian, or knowledge and understanding of the Cree language and culture, is an asset.
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