Full-time Temporary Educational Assistant - 1.0 FTE

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Deer Catholic Regional Division No. 39 invites applications for a Full-time Temporary Educational Assistant at St. Elizabeth Seton School in Red Deer, AB.

The EA will support students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 in collaboration with teachers and the Inclusion Team, focusing on academic, social-emotional, behavioural and personal care needs. Experience with neurodivergent students, especially Autism, is an asset.

Qualifications

• Supports academic, social-emotional, behavioural and personal care needs.
• Provides one-to-one and small-group support as needed.
• Implements learning and behaviour support plans under teacher direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Assist with classroom routines and transitions.
• Support students during instructional and non-instructional times.

Skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

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.