Regular Assistant - approx. 27 hrs/wk

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

L.T. Westlake Fine Arts Elementary School is an early learning to Grade 5 school of 80 students with a staff of 13. Westlake prides itself on having small class sizes and offering its students a variety of learning opportunities to ensure they can explore their interests.

Hours of work Monday-Thursday 8:34-3:13 and Friday 8:34-12:01

The assignment includes 1:1 support for a grade 3 student.

The successful candidate will be positive, flexible and a team player. Experience providing speech support would be considered an asset. We believe that all children have unique gifts and abilities. It is our privilege to find out what these are... explore them... develop them... share them... and celebrate them!

For further information regarding this position please email rebecca.nelson-fitzpatrick@horizon.ab.ca

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.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.