Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
LOMOND
COMMUNITY SCHOOL- Lomond
Lomond
Community School is a grade 1 - 12 school that operates on a four-day work
week. If you are from outside of the area many of our staff enjoy carpooling
from the Lethbridge area. We are a collaborative work environment where our
Assistants offer valuable insight and ideas. An understanding of the Low German
culture is an advantage.
Casual
(Temporary) Educational Assistant
hours/week
Monday – Thursday
8:15 a.m. – 3:42 p.m. & one (1) Friday (May 22)
Lomond Community
School is looking for a casual (temporary) self-starter who is interested in working with small
groups and 1-on-1 with children. This temporary
position will involve intervention work with our lower grades. If you are passionate about working with
children and you can find creative ways to help them succeed, we welcome your
application.
If you have any
questions about our school or the position don't hesitate to reach out to the Principal,
Melissa Gartly (403-331-5552).
This assignment will commence April 27, 2026,
and conclude
June 24, 2026. Apply online via horizon.ab.ca by
clicking on Employment. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be
contacted.
An Educational Assistant in Horizon School Division:
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Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
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Maintains confidentiality and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.
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As required, provides personal care including toileting, diapering, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc. ensuring that student dignity is maintained. Attends to physical needs including lifting, positioning, and range of motion programs as identified by appropriate personnel.
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Ensures the safety of students in the school and community, which includes maintaining close supervision of students, ensuring student equipment is sanitized and put away, retrieving students who attempt to leave their learning environment, calming and/or restraining students engaged in challenging behaviours; supervising and assisting students who utilize a variety of life skill tools (i.e., scissors, cooking utensils, etc.).
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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.
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Mandatory Document links to upload to "additional documents":
Reference Release Form
Support Staff Self Declaration Form
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Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at [email protected].
Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
