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

MIDLAND

COLONY SCHOOL-

Midland Colony School is located south

of the town of Taber (from Taber, 12 km south on highway 36, 17.5 km east on

highway 513 (also known as township road 8-4), 1 km north on range road 151).

Regular

Colony Educational Assistant – approx. 27 hours/week

Hours

of work include

Monday – Thursday 8:50 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.

& Friday 8:50 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.

We

are seeking a temporary colony educational assistant to start as soon as

possible

and for the duration of the current school year. Our last day of school for this year is June

19, 2026.

The school day starts at 8:50 and ends at 3:25 on Monday

to Thursday. On Friday, the school day

ends at 11:55.

Ideally, candidates will:

• be prepared to always demonstrate respect for Hutterite culture, traditions and beliefs.
• have a positive attitude about children, learning and schools.
• have a critical role in instruction, under the supervision of the teacher.
• be able to work well independently, with the teacher, and with the school learning team.
• provide support to students on a 1:1 basis or with small group instruction.
• support English as an Additional Language Learners in language acquisition (early literacy and numeracy skills).

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 add 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 human.services@horizon.ab.ca.

This position commences August 27, 2026.

Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.