Job Description

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

HAYS SCHOOL

Hays is a small Hamlet 27 km east of Vauxhall on Highway 524. Our staff of 4 provide educational service to approximately 20 students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to grade 9.

Regular Early Learning Educator - approx. 8.5 hours/week

Assignment includes

- Tuesdays & Thursday 12:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and some additional days for scheduled Professional Development and Early Learning meetings.


Hays School Early Learning Program Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic program educator with experience in Early Childhood Education and a clear understanding of the importance of learning through play. Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan daily programming and direct staff are required. Experience in a program leadership role and Early Childhood Education Certificate or Diploma is preferred


If you enjoy working with students in kindergarten to grade 3 this job is for you. Many of our students are Low German Mennonite, so knowledge of the culture would be considered an asset.


The position commences

October 7, 2025.

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:

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.

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.