Educational Assistant

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD); Fairview; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division invites applications for an Educational Assistant at St. Thomas More School in Fairview, Alberta.

This probationary, full-time position runs for the 2026-2027 school year from August 27, 2026, to June 29, 2027, with a potential extension. The Educational Assistant will support teachers by assisting individual students or small groups, help with English Language Learners, and contribute to students' academic, social, and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma required.
• Teacher Assistant Diploma or related education preferred.
• Ability to follow plans and support individualized programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with students one-to-one, in small groups, and in classroom duties.
• Assist students needing health-related support and personal care.
• Support English Language Learners and provide tutoring as needed.
• Implement individualized learning plans and modify accommodations as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Teacher Assistant Diploma or related education

Job description

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Job Opportunities

Educational Assistant

St. Thomas More School, Fairview, Alberta

St. Thomas More School, located in Fairview, Alberta requires a Probationary, Full-time Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year starting August 27, 2026 up to and including June 29, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

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.

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

• 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.

Wage

• Dependent on Qualifications and Experience.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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:[phone]