Regular Educational Assistant - approx. 14.94 hours/week

Horizon School Division; Taber; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement package

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Taber Christian School, part of Horizon School Division, is hiring a Regular Educational Assistant for approximately 14.94 hours per week. The role involves 1:1 support for an elementary student in life skills, education, and daily tasks, within a Christian school setting.

The position emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to the school’s mission. It runs from October 19, 2026 to June 9, 2027, with application information available through the Horizon resources team.

Qualifications

• 1:1 support for an Elementary Student in life skills, education and daily tasks.
• Active team player ready to join a fantastic group.
• Commitment to a Christian educational environment and faith-based mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for an elementary student in life skills, education and daily tasks.
• Assist with personal care including toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming as needed.
• Maintain student safety, supervise learning activities, and support the learning team.

Job description

Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.

Taber Christian School

Taber Christian School is an Early Learning to Grade 8 alternative school program within The Horizon School Division. Our 33 staff members provide service to approximately 370 students in the town of Taber, Alberta.

Horizon School Division is a 21st century inclusive learning community that engages and empowers all learners for success.

Regular Educational Assistant:

approximately 14.94 hrs/wk

Hours of work include

- Monday, Wednesdays and some Fridays 8:30-3:15 pm

Assignment include

1:1 support for an Elementary Student in the areas of life skills, education, and daily tasks.

Taber Christian Alternative School is looking for a high energy, flexible and creative individual. This individual will see and act upon teachable moments that encourage stimulation and learning. The successful candidate will be an active team player ready and willing to join our already fantastic group.

At Taber Christian, our mission is “to provide a Christian educational environment which uses biblical teaching to prepare all students to reach their full potential, so they can serve God and others with a Christ-like attitude”.

We invite those who are committed in their faith walk with Christ to consider the opportunities that are available at our school. When preparing your cover letter please indicate why you have applied to Taber Christian School and what makes you the best candidate to complete our already fantastic team. Please share about your faith journey and what has prepared you for teaching at a Christian school.

This position will commence on October 19, 2026 and will conclude on June 9, 2027.

We encourage all applicants to check our Mission, Vision, and Statement of Faith on our website

http://taberchristian.horizon.ab.ca.

An EducationalAssistantin Horizon School Division:

• Encourages studentsto develop and maintainpositiveinteraction.
• Maintains confidentialityand a patient, supportive and enthusiasticcommitmentto students.
• As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. ensuringthat studentdignity is maintained. Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning, and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel.
• Ensures the safety of students in the school and community, which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring studentequipment is sanitized and put away, retrieving students who attemptto leave their learningenvironment, calming and/or restraining students engaged in challenging behaviours; supervising and assisting studentswho utilize a variety of life skill tools (i.e., scissors, cooking utensils, etc.).
• Maintains collegial relationships with the students' learning team.

Why Join Team Horizon?

• Individual, school and division wide wellness is a priority
• Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff
• Knowledgeable, genuine and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
• Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
• Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
• Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs

Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].