Full Time Temporary Educational Assistant

Evergreen Catholic Schools; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division is seeking a full-time temporary Educational Assistant for St. Gregory Catholic School in Hinton, AB. The role supports Pre-K to Grade 4 students with diverse academic and social/emotional needs, with experience in complex needs considered an asset.

The assignment runs from as soon as possible through November 30, 2026, with possible extension to June 30, 2027. Salary ranges from $20.74 to $29.32 per hour, per the Support Terms and Conditions of

Qualifications

• Experience with students with diverse academic and social/emotional needs.
• Experience with crisis situations and ability to physically assist if needed.
• Assets include trauma-informed practices, S/L assistance experience, ECE courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with diverse academic and social/emotional needs at St. Gregory Catholic School.
• Support classroom activities and behaviour management as directed by teachers.
• Assist with crisis situations and provide a safe learning environment.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Crisis management

Experience with diverse needs

Mental Health First Aid

Education

Diploma in child/youth care

Educational Assistant Certificate

Speech/Language assistance experience

Early Childhood Education (any level)

Job description

About Evergreen Catholic Separate School Division

In Evergreen Catholic Schools, we educate in an atmosphere of faith, hope, and love to prepare our students to live as compassionate, confident, and contributing citizens. Located on Treaty 6 Territory, Evergreen Catholic Schools is a school division in the Province of Alberta that consists of eleven schools in five communities with over 4,100 students and 430 employees. Transformational education has become the driving force behind educational initiatives in Alberta’s education system. Ensuring that Catholic education is at the heart of these initiatives within Evergreen Catholic Schools is important as we move forward.

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Full Time Temporary Educational Assistant

St. Gregory Catholic School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 School

St. Gregory Catholic School in Hinton, AB is currently seeking an Educational Assistant to assist students with diverse academic and social/emotional needs. Experience with complex needs is an asset.

The assignment is to begin as soon as possible and ends November 30, 2026 with a possibility of extension up to June 30, 2027 of the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary range $20.74 - $29.32 as per Support Terms and Conditions of Employment.

Preference Given to Candidates with the Following Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing strength-based, trauma informed practices
• Experience working with students with diverse needs
• Able to effectively deal with crisis situation; physically able to lift and/or protect
• Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments training
• Mental Health First Aid or equivalent
• Diploma in child/youth care, Educational Assistant Certificate and experience with Speech/Language Assistance are assets.
• Any levels of Early Childhood Education are also an asset.

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Reference Letters
• Priest Reference Letter
• Criminal Record Check (dated within six months)
• Intervention Record Check (dated within six months)

Deadline for applications: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

All schools in Evergreen Catholic recognize the critical role that teachers serve in the mission of the Catholic Church. Teachers instruct the Faith through permeated lessons and through their example. To honour the importance of witness for our educators, all staff must sign the Faith Requirement Form, as a condition of employment.

We thank all interested individuals. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Evergreen Catholic: Ever Growing, Learning, and Living in Christ