Regular Educational Assistant - approx. 19 hrs/wk

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

Lomond Community School (LCS) is a K - 12 school located 1 hour north of Lethbridge. Many of our staff carpool out to Lomond.

We support 100 students with a staff of 15. LCS runs on a 4-day school week. We are a collaborative environment where support staff are encouraged to share their insight into student learning.

An understanding of the Low German culture is an advantage.

Hours of work Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & 9 Fridays within the school year (8 : 30 a.m. - 3 : 00 p.m.)

Assignment includes working 1 : 1 with students.

We invite those who are eager to work with children and can see and act upon teachable moments that encourage success for the students.

The ability to make a personal connection that encourages student learning is essential. 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 Melissa Gartly, principal (403-331-5552 or [email protected]).

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.

[email protected]. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.