Early Intervention Assistant

2 days ago

Calgary, AB, Canada 1 st Class After Class Full-time

1 st Class Collaborative Intervention Support Services (CISS) is a Private ECS Operator funded through Alberta Education, partnering with 1 st Class Childcare to provide Early Intervention Support to children with diverse needs within the programs between 2.8 years and 4.8 years of age. 1 st Class CISS is seeking Education Assistants to work collaboratively with 1 st Class Childcare programs to see all children reach their highest potential, under the guidance of a Certificated Teacher and therapy team. This contract position will be available from September through to June of the calendar school year, based on funded children.

What 1 st Class CISS can offer:

  • Competitive salaries based on industry standards , experience, and education.
  • Benefit package after 90-day probation period including medical, dental and prescription coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Company incentives, challenges, and team building.
  • Opportunities for year-round work.
  • Professional Development.
  • Free onsite parking.

1 st Class CISS is seeking successful candidates with the following qualifications:

  • ECE Level 1, 2 or 3 or Education Assistant or equivalent education in Special Needs.
  • Current and valid CPR and Standard First Aid
  • Current and valid Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check/Intervention Check
  • Minimum 1 year experience working with children with diverse needs.
  • Independent and reliable Transportation.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Has experience and passion to support children with diverse and complex needs.
  • Is confident and capable of providing 1:1 or small group support to children with diverse needs within the childcare setting.
  • Creative, flexible, fun and able to work in a Team environment supervised by the Director of Support and Certificated Teacher.
  • Able to understand, follow and implement the child’s Individual Program Plan (IPP) in a play based , child led, busy daycare setting.
  • Child led , positive discipline method of connecting and working with children with challenging behaviors and diverse needs.
  • Enjoys working with a multi- disciplinary team to deliver developmentally appropriate support and activities to see the child reach their highest success.
  • A gile and able to be physically engaged on the floor and participate in movement activities with the children.
  • Organized and has excellent communication skills ( written, oral and listening ) for documentation , parent/guardian updates and teaming purposes as well.
  • Punctual, accountable, and efficient.
  • Adaptable, energetic, charismatic and sets firm loving boundaries with children.
  • Honesty, integrity, and a passion for children.