Educational Assistant - École Notre Dame Elementary School

Lakeland Roman Catholic Separate School Division; Town of Bonnyville; In loco; CAD 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lakeland Catholic School Division is seeking an Educational Assistant at École Notre Dame Elementary School in Bonnyville, Alberta, for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time term position supports Kindergarten to Grade 4 students, including those with complex needs, within a Catholic educational setting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers and Inclusive Education teams, implement behavioural strategies, and help students with emotional regulation and independence skills,

Competenze

• Minimum Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification, Level 2 or 3 preferred.
• Experience supporting students with complex learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of behavioural strategies and intervention techniques.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional regulation in dynamic situations.
• Alignment with Catholic education values.

Mansioni

• Provide direct support to students with diverse learning needs in classroom and individual settings.
• Implement behavioural support strategies aligned with student support plans.
• Assist with emotional regulation, engagement, and independence skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and inclusive education teams in a Catholic school setting.
• Maintain student dignity and a safe, respectful learning environment.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Emotional regulation

French language skills

Assistive technology familiarity

Behaviour support strategies

Formazione

ECE Certification

Strumenti

NVCI certification

First Aid certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Join Our Team at Lakeland Catholic School Division

Educational Assistant | Start Date: As soon as possible
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | École Notre Dame Elementary School
Bonnyville, Alberta | Term Position for the 2026–2027 School Year

Lakeland Catholic School Division is currently seeking a full-time Educational Assistant to support students atÉcole Notre Dame Elementary School in Bonnyville, AB for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a term position with the potential for extension into the 2027-2028 school year.

Serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 4, this position requires a skilled and compassionate professional with a strong background in supporting adolescence—particularly those with behavioural needs, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or other complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to students with diverse learning needs in classroom and individual settings
• Implement behavioural support strategies aligned with student support plans
• Assist with emotional regulation, engagement, and independence skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers and inclusive education teams in a Catholic school setting
• Maintain student dignity and a safe, respectful learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification or willingness to obtain (Level 2 or 3 preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex learning needs
• Strong working knowledge of behavioural strategies and intervention techniques
• Ability to maintain professionalism and emotional regulation in dynamic situations
• Alignment with the values and mission of Catholic education.

Additional Assets:

• NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention), First Aid, or similar certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Familiarity with assistive tech and alternative learning tools
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and teamwork skills
• French language skills are considered an asset, but are not required for this position

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

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check . By submitting an application, applicants consent to Human Resources contacting previous employers to conduct confidential reference checks, whether or not those employers are listed as references.

Please note: This position does not qualify for employer-sponsored immigration programs or work permit support.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.