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Competition # 622 - Learning Assistant
@ Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Overview
Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is hiring a part-time temporary Learning Assistant for community daycare placements, from November 17, 2025 to June 26, 2026. The role supports children's development under the direction of specialists and the supervising teacher, with an FTE of 0.43 to 0.86. The posting requires a criminal records check, an AB Children's Services Record Intervention Check and a Child and Youth Care Diploma or Education Assistant Certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Implement strategies and activities set by specialists
- Support child development in communication, social-emotional, motor, cognitive and independence areas
- Communicate progress with the supervising teacher or inclusion coordinator
- Adapt materials and activities to meet children's needs
- Assist with daily routines in ways that build independence
Requirements summary:
- Child and Youth Care Diploma or Education Assistant Certificate
- Criminal Records Check and AB Children's Services Record Intervention Check
- Good organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- SIVA training is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Education Assistant Certificate, AB Children's Services Record Intervention Check, Criminal Records Check, SIVA |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Fields of study | Child and Youth Care, Education Assistant |
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Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education
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Full company description
We are a small school division doing BIG things! The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education consists of 9 schools from K-12 serving the communities of Medicine Hat, Redcliff and Dunmore. In partnership with family, Church and community we provide Catholic Education of the highest quality to our students. Faith-filled safe & caring learning environments, inclusive education, community building, engaging all learners. It all starts here!
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 103
- Reported office locations
- 1251- 1St Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8B4, CA
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- Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education
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We are a small school division doing BIG things! The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education consists of 9 schools from K-12 serving the communities of Medicine Hat, Redcliff and Dunmore. In partnership with family, Church and community we provide Catholic Education of the highest quality to our students. Faith-filled safe & caring learning environments, inclusive education, community building, engaging all…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Medicine Hat, AB |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1911 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Location: Community Daycare Placement (various)
Assignment Type: Temporary
FTE: 0.43 - 0.86
Assignment Duration: November 17, 2025 - June 26, 2026
Primary Duties:
Implement strategies and activities developed by specialists (e.g., speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, or inclusive learning teachers).
Support children’s development in areas such as:
Communication and language
Social-emotional regulation
Fine and gross motor skills
Cognitive and early literacy/numeracy skills
Independence and self-help skills (e.g., dressing, toileting, transitions)
Work closely with consultants, therapists, and the classroom teacher to carry out programming recommendations.
Participate in team meetings, progress reviews, and professional development when appropriate.
Communicate regularly with the supervising teacher or inclusion coordinator about progress and challenges.
Adapt materials or modify activities to meet the child’s needs while keeping them engaged with peers.
Promote positive social interactions and model appropriate behaviors.
Assist with routines (snack, circle time, outdoor play, etc.) in ways that build children’s independence.
Technical Skills Required:
Must have good organizational skills and be capable of working in a multi-task, team-oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with school staff and students.
Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) training is an asset. Training will be provided.
A current Criminal Records Check and AB Children’s Services Record Intervention Check will be required.
Child and Youth Care Diploma, Education Assistant Certificate.
As part of a commitment to Catholic education for the students of the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, and as a condition of employment, an individual taking employment within the Division, will undertake to follow, both in and out of your employment with the Division, a lifestyle and deportment in harmony with Catholic Church practices and beliefs which include, among other things, living in harmony with the principles of the Gospel and teachings of the Catholic Church.
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We thank all those that apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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