Temporary Educational Assistant – approx. 15 hours/week

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

MILK RIVER RIDGE SCHOOL

Milk River Ridge is situated in the town of Milk River, Alberta. Milk River has a population of approximately 890 people but draws students from the rural communities surrounding it. Our student population of 210 from Early Learning to Grade 12 with approximately 25 staff.

Temporary Educational Assistant – approx. 15 hours/week

Hours of work- Tuesday 8:15 a.m.-3:25 p.m., Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. & Friday 8:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and dedicated temporary Educational Assistant to work in our Kindergarten classroom. The successful candidate will support a diverse group of learners, including students with complex learning, behavioral, communication, and developmental needs, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Working collaboratively with the classroom teacher and school staff, the Educational Assistant will assist with classroom routines, learning activities, student supervision, and individualized support as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping young learners thrive.

This assignment will commence August 27, 2026, and conclude June 18, 2027. All applicants must apply online through the division website, horizon.ab.ca and select Employment. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

An Educational Assistant in Horizon School Division:

• Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
• Maintains confidentiality and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.
• 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.
• 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.).
• 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.