Regular Educational Assistant Wednesdays

Milk River, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

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


Milk River Ridge- Milk River




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 200 from Early Learning to Grade 12 with approximately 23 staff.

Regular Educational Assistant-

Wednesdays

Assignment-

Approximately 7 hours a week- Wednesdays 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.


Early Learning Educational Assistant, approximately 10 hrs/week. Milk River Ridge School is seeking a positive, energetic, and patient individual who understands the importance of learning through play. The successful candidate will enjoy working with young children and possess the patience and aptitude to engage with students of varying complexities. He/She will also contribute to the collaborative atmosphere not only of the program but of our school as a whole.


The position commences

August 26, 2025,

and concludes on

June 17, 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2450571
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Milk River, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned