Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
LOMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOL- Lomond
Lomond Community School is a grade 1 - 12 school that operates on a four-day work week. If you are from outside of the area many of our staff enjoy carpooling from the Lethbridge area. We are a collaborative work environment where our Educational Assistants offer valuable insight and ideas.
Regular Educational Assistant - working in elementary grade levels - approx. 32 hours/week
Monday – Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 3:42 p.m & eight (8) Fridays throughout the school year.
This position is focused on upper elementary. We are looking for an individual that is willing to take initiative and jump in to act on teachable moments that encourage learning for students. If you are eager to work with students, we will provide the training. Our assistants are valuable members of our team that love to celebrate the growth we see in our students. Come and discover how great Lomond Community School is and the impact your skills and abilities can have on our students.
We welcome your questions about our school and this position. Please contact the school Principal, Melissa Gartly 403-331-5552 or .
This assignment will commence August 26, 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 [email protected]. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
