Horizon School Division is committed to engaging and empowering all learners and prioritizes strong instruction, response to intervention, and wellness.
Enchant School, Enchant
Enchant School is a Kindergarten - Grade 9 school. Our 11 staff provide a service to approx. 100 students from the Hamlet of Enchant and surrounding area.
Regular Learning Commons/Educational Assistant Support- approx. 23.5 hours/week
Hours include- Monday & Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 3:40 p.m. and Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Enchant School is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person who loves books and installing a love of reading in students! This position is part-time in the Learning Commons area, and part-time working in the classroom as an Educational Assistant supporting students with diverse learning needs. If you have any questions about the position, please email
The successful candidate will demonstrate kindness, patience and a positive attitude towards learning. Previous experience working with children would be considered an asset. Additional qualities sought after would include the ability to work independently and as part of a team and strong organizational skills.
This position commences August 27, 2026. All applicants must apply through our website, horizon.ab.ca; only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
An Educational Assistant in Horizon School Division:
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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.
