Regular Educational Assistant approximately 20 hours week.

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Taber - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 17 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 20 hours/ week.

Hours of work include approx. 20 hours/week. Monday & Friday 8:30 a.m 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. 1:45 p.m.

Assignment includes - The educational assistant in this position will be working closely with an additional support staff to support day-to-day life skills for a student. Duties include supporting breaks dietary and assistance with personal care. 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 commences on February 2 2026. Apply online via our website . Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

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

  • 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 costs

Horizon 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

Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.


Required Experience:

Junior IC

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 s...
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