Job Description

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

VAUXHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Vauxhall Elementary School is an Early Learning to grade six elementary school of approximately 140 students with a staff of 25. We are located approximately 20 minutes North of Taber or 50 minutes northeast of Lethbridge.

Temporary Educational Assistant

- approx. 29 hours/week

Hours of work-

Monday - Thursday 8:15 a.m.- 3:12 p.m. and Friday 8:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.


We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate temporary Education Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a variety of students in Grades 1-6. The Education Assistant will support students with classroom activities, assignments, and daily routines while helping to foster independence, positive behavior, and confidence. This role requires patience and a calm demeanor, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt to changing situations and diverse student needs throughout the day.


The successful candidate will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and support staff, assist with the implementation of individual education plans or learning strategies, and communicate student progress and needs effectively. Flexibility, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to function as a supportive team player are essential. Previous experience working with children in an educational setting is considered an asset.


The position commences

February 23, 2026,

and concludes

June 19, 2026

. All applicants much 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.