Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
TABER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Taber Christian School is an Early Learning to Grade 8 alternative school program within The Horizon School Division. Our 33 staff members provide service to approximately 370 students in the town of Taber, Alberta.
Horizon School Division is a 21st century inclusive learning community that engages and empowers all learners for success.
Temporary Educational Assistant: approximately 15 hrs/wk
Hours of work include - Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. and some Fridays
Assignment includes 1:1 support in the areas of life skills, education, and daily tasks.
Working with a student 1:1 (one-on-one) with other support staff to support daily life skills, although currently listed at approximately 21 hrs/week, these hours may increase based on the students' daily program
Taber Christian Alternative School is looking for a high energy, flexible and creative individual. This individual will see and act upon teachable moments that encourage stimulation and learning. The successful candidate will be an active team player ready and willing to join our already fantastic group.
At Taber Christian, our mission is “to provide a Christian educational environment which uses biblical teaching to prepare all students to reach their full potential, so they can serve God and others with a Christ-like attitude”.
We invite those who are committed in their faith walk with Christ to consider the opportunities that are available at our school. When preparing your cover letter please indicate why you have applied to Taber Christian School and what makes you the best candidate to complete our already fantastic team. Please share about your faith journey and what has prepared you for teaching at a Christian school. We ask that when applying, candidates consider submitting an optional reference letter that shares about their faith life and activity serving others.
This position commences as soon as the ideal candidate is found. All applicants must apply online via our website horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We encourage all applicants to check our Mission, Vision, and Statement of Faith on our website http://taberchristian.horizon.ab.ca.
An Educational Assistant in Horizon School Division:-
Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
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Maintains confidentiality and a patient, supportive and enthusiastic commitment to students.
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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.
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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.).
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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.
