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Full-time Temporary Educational Assistant - 1.0 FTE

@ Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39

Red Deer, Alberta

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Overview

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39 is hiring a full-time temporary Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE) at St. Elizabeth Seton School in Red Deer, Alberta, to join the K-5 Inclusive Team. The role supports students' academic, social-emotional, behavioural and personal care needs under the direction of classroom teachers. Experience with neurodivergent students, particularly those with Autism, is an asset.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students
  • Assist with classroom routines and non-instructional times
  • Implement learning and behaviour support plans under teacher direction
  • Encourage student independence and well-being

Requirements summary:

  • Interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Flexibility and initiative
  • Compassionate, faith-filled approach to Catholic education
  • Experience with neurodivergent students, especially Autism (asset)
Source and dates

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

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Full-time Temporary Educational Assistant - 1.0 FTE

St. Elizabeth Seton School

Red Deer, AB

(EA Position will be part of the Inclusive Team for K-5)

Please note that this opportunity is open to all applicants (internally and externally).

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers, educational assistants, school administration, and the Inclusion Team to support the academic, social-emotional, behavioural, and personal care needs of students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 inclusive classrooms. Specific grade-level and student assignments will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the school. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively to create an inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to learn, grow, and experience success.

Responsibilities may include providing one-to-one and small-group support, assisting with classroom routines, implementing learning and behaviour support plans under the direction of the classroom teacher, supporting students during instructional and non-instructional times, and encouraging student independence while promoting dignity, belonging, and well-being.

Experience working in neurodivergent students with Autism will be an asset.

As a member of the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic school community, the successful candidate will embrace the mission and values of Catholic education by building caring relationships with students, families, and colleagues. We believe that relationships are foundational to student success, and we are seeking an Educational Assistant who is compassionate, collaborative, and committed to creating a sense of safety, belonging, and connection for every learner. Through a strengths-based and caring approach, the successful candidate will nurture the unique gifts of every child while contributing to a faith-filled learning environment rooted in hope, respect, service, and belonging.

At St. Elizabeth Seton School, we believe every child is a gift from God with unique strengths and limitless potential. We are seeking an Educational Assistant who is committed to helping each student learn, belong, and flourish within our faith-filled community.

If you are passionate about supporting children, value collaboration, and are inspired by the mission of Catholic education, we welcome your application.

How to Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a current Resume and Cover Letter to the job posting you are applying to.

The Cover Letter and Resume must be a Microsoft Word or PDF file.

If you are having trouble applying to this posting, please contact Apply To Education at 1-877- 900- 5627 or [email protected]

For instructions on how to create a Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools account, please click this link:

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