Regular Educational Assistant Early Learning Program 6.5 hrs

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 37 staff members provide service to approximately 353 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 : Early Learning Program

Hours of work include approx. 6.5 hours / week; Tuesday and Thursday 8 : 35 a.m. 11 : 35 a.m.

Assignment includes - support in the areas of life skills education and social development.

Taber Christian Alternative School is looking for a high energy flexible and creative individual for our Early Learning Program. This individual will see and act upon teachable moments that encourage stimulation and learning. The ideal candidate will have a background in working with students in an educational setting. Education and training in early childhood play based learning would be considered an asset. 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 As soon as possible . 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

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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1