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Casual Educational Assistant

@ Holy Family Catholic School Division

High Prairie, Alberta

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Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is hiring Casual Educational Assistants for St. Andrew's School in High Prairie, Alberta, for the 2026-2027 school year, starting as soon as possible. The role supports teachers by working one-to-one, in small groups and in classrooms with students who have learning, physical or behavioural challenges, and includes some health and personal care duties. The posting asks for a Grade 12 diploma, a Criminal Record Check and an Intervention check, and the position stays open until a suitable candidate is found.

Responsibilities:

  • Support students with learning, physical or behavioural challenges one-to-one and in small groups
  • Assist with health needs and personal care when required
  • Support English Language Learners and individualized learning needs
  • Fill in for regular Educational Assistants as needed
  • Promote Indigenous cultural awareness and build relationships with Indigenous students

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 diploma required
  • Teacher Assistant diploma or related education preferred
  • Professionalism and confidentiality
  • Good communication and ability to follow plans
  • Proficiency in technology
  • Criminal Record Check and Intervention check required

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Employer posting date
2026-10-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationHigh school (required), Trade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyTeacher Assistant, Education Assistant

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Job description

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

[email protected].

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

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