Job Description

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

W.R. MYERS HIGH SCHOOL-

W.R. Myers High School, located in Taber, Alberta, is a dynamic and inclusive learning community that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a sense of belonging for all students. With a commitment to collaboration and innovation, our dedicated staff work together to inspire students to reach their full potential in a supportive and respectful environment.

Probationary Educational Assistant -

approx. 29 hours/week


Monday - Thursday 8:20 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. & Friday 8:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.


W.R. Myers High School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Educational Assistant to join our student-focused team. This role involves working closely with students in both one-on-one and small group settings, supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.


We're seeking someone who is collaborative, flexible, and energetic--someone who can adapt to the diverse needs of our learners and contribute positively to our school community. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and eager to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of students.


If you're passionate about helping students succeed and thrive in a supportive educational environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the W.R. Myers team.


This position commences

August 26, 2025,

and will conclude on

June 24, 2026

.

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 procedures, 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. 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.