Educational Assistant Coach
Required for St. Paul Education
St. Paul Education requires a part-time (0.50 FTE) Educational Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This position will be based out of the Division Office and requires some travel to Division schools.
The Educational Assistant Coach is a non-evaluative, confidential learning partner who plays a critical role in the success and development of our Educational Assistants. This coach fosters a safe, welcoming, and diverse learning environment, providing essential guidance, challenge, and emotional support to both EAs and their school teams. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise to shape the future of educational support professionals and help build a foundational EA career path within St Paul Education.
Key Responsibilities
Support and Coaching
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Act as a confidential learning partner, promoting ongoing growth and development through best-practice modelling, goal setting, resource sharing, and encouragement.
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Provide regular in-the-moment "live" coaching, honest, direct feedback, and implement three types of mentoring: one-on-one, distant, and group.
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Conduct regular school visits, classroom observations, and scheduled online Google Meets to supervise and connect with EAs and their school teams.
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Supervise Intern online learning experiences and facilitate learning opportunities within the project.
Program Implementation and Administration-
Assist in the creation, planning, and co-presentation of the Intern orientation and year-end celebrations.
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Organize, create, and maintain critical program documents, including tracking EA growth and providing meeting summaries.
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Maintain daily communication with partners to ensure the program is documented properly and to provide ongoing coach feedback on the program.
Qualifications and Skills
Required
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Extensive experience as an Educational Assistant and a strong foundation in best practices are preferred, but the role is open to candidates without this specific background.
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Proven ability to share expertise and relevant knowledge with adult learners.
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Exceptional communication and active listening skills
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A high degree of empathy, compassion, and patience, with a strong commitment to fostering confidentiality and a positive learning environment.
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Analytical skills with the ability to analyze situations and think quickly for immediate resolutions ("on your feet").
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Experience in creating and leading virtual meetings/learning sessions (e.g., Google Meets).
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A self-starter with a collaborative mindset, comfortable working closely with staff.
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The ability to speak French would be considered an asset.
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Knowledge of Google Classroom and other Google-based applications.
For more information, contact , Director of Inclusive Ed and Early Learning, at 780-645-3323.
Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to complete an online portfolio at by 12:00 p.m., Friday August 28, 2026.
For information about our Division, please visit .
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 3,640 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 235 FTE teaching staff and 300 support staff.
