About this role
Full-Time Educational Assistant (30-40 hours a week)
kcs Association is looking for an Early Interventionist, who is able to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Experience with children with exceptional needs is an asset. Responsibilities of the Educational Assistant will include (but not be limited to):
· To support other team members in the classrooms
· To help 1-2 children pursue developmental goals
· Foster child?s independence within a safe learning environment
· Work collaboratively with the learning team (Educators, Educational Assistants, IPP Coordinator, Program Director)
· Provide personal care assistance if needed (feeding, toileting, etc.)
· Utilize consistent positive reinforcement, redirection, modeling and cueing, to help the child learn appropriate social interactions
· Maintain required documentation of child?s progress (monthly reports, year-end summaries etc.)
· Assist with classroom activities and duties if the child is functioning with immediate supports (e.g. engaged with other children and staff)
Qualifications:
· Early Childhood Certificate or equivalent, minimum Level 1
· Experience working with children, experience with developmental delays considered an asset
· Good communication skills
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
· Must be 18 years of age
· Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
· Child Intervention Check
· First Aid/CPR
Required training (e.g. First Aid) can be taken upon successful hire.
Wage: $17.00-$19.00/hr, depending on experience
Please forward resume, including references to:
kcs Association
ATT: Nicole St. Louis
Fax (403) 887-5331 E-Mail: [email protected]
kcs Association wishes to thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person