Good Shepherd School Full-time Educational Assistant

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division; Peace River; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd School in Peace River, Alberta, is seeking a Probationary, Full-time Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year starting August 27, 2026, and ending June 29, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Education Assistants support teachers in meeting students' needs, including one-to-one and small group work, helping with health needs and ELL support, while promoting Indigenous culture and positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Teacher Assistant Diploma or related education equivalent preferred.
• Professionalism and confidentiality are required.
• Ability to follow plans and support individualized programs and accommodations.
• Proficiency in technology use is desirable.
• A Criminal Record Check and Intervention check are required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support students with academics, English Language Learners, and other educational assistant duties as assigned.

Skills

Education Assistant Diploma

Communication

Student support

Confidentiality

Education

Teacher Assistant Diploma

Job description

Good Shepherd School Full-time Educational Assistant

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 will include:

• 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:

• 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.

Good Shepherd School, located in Peace River, 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.