Description
Early Childhood Educator/Educational Assistant Required for Ashmont School
Ashmont School requires an Early Childhood Educator/Educational Assistant commencing immediately to June 24, 2026. This full-time position will be split 50% for each assignment.
We seek a committed, reliable, positive, and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children in the early learning environment. This is an hourly position with a comprehensive benefit plan.
Early Childhood Educator Specific Skills:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
- Caring and nurturing personality.
- Ability to manage a classroom independently.
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding the abilities, interests, and needs of children.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and other service providers working with children.
- Value an inclusive philosophy.
- Applicants are expected to understand trauma-informed practices or be committed to building this capacity to support student well-being and inclusive learning environments.
- Work collaboratively with the Certified Kindergarten Teacher on appropriate extension activities.
- Alberta Child Care Certification of Child Development Supervisor (formerly Level 3) or Alberta Child Care Certification of Child Development Worker (Formerly Level 2) with experience.
- Other education that would be considered an equivalent may be considered,
- Experience working with the “Flight” Curriculum would be an asset.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required.
- Current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to complete an online portfolio at by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17th, 2025.
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In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check and a Child Intervention Record Check.
We thank you for your interest; however, only the applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
About St. Paul Education
Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.
In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Division's religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.
We serve 3627 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 230 FTE teaching staff and 300 support staff.
