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

TABER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Regular Assistant approx. 28 hours/week

Hours of work include Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. 3:25 p.m. and Friday 8:20 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Taber Central School is seeking an Educational Assistant. This school supports a diverse community of learners in the heart of Taber with a student population of about 225 students. The range of students is from Early Learning programming through to grade 5. Experience working with students of various ages and needs is pertinent. Training with communication, English as additional language and supporting students with complex needs would be considered an asset. An understanding of inclusion and supports for diverse learners would be seen as a strength. This position will require the candidate to work closely with students who have complex needs such as autism, physical adaptations and speech and/or language delays. The schedule will include full mornings in the Early Learning Program and then supporting students with complex needs in the afternoons, as well as Friday mornings.

Why Join Team Horizon? A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.

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 costsHorizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. Please note that applicants must be of legal age (18) to obtain a Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

The position commences December 2, 2024. Apply online via horizon.ab.ca by clicking on Employment. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.