Child Development Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada PREP Society Full time

**Inclusion in Action - Be part of the team**

PREP helps break down barriers for families that have a child with Down syndrome so they can live active and included lives in their communities. We do this through our therapeutic and educational services as well as family supports. We believe that if children with Down syndrome have the right tools and appropriate environments for success they can go on to accomplish incredible things. PREP supports children with Down syndrome with diverse needs in the home, community and in the classroom.

If you are passionate about working with children with diverse abilities, then PREP is the right place for you.

**Position Summary**:Child Development Facilitators (CDF’s) are needed to provide classroom support in our ECS program for children with Down syndrome. You would work alongside a teacher and therapeutic team. Our model is "Play with a Purpose" where we infuse therapy into our activities throughout the morning. The main responsibilities are to implement Educational goals outlined by the Classroom teacher and therapeutic team. The benefits are enormous and you will enjoy contributing to a child reaching their maximum potential.

This positions is between 14 - 16 hours per week. Monday - Thursday from 8:45 - 12:15pm.
You will be expected to transport a child to and from our program. Once hours are set they would become consistent week over week.

This position will start in September 2023.

Key Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

- Implement strategies provided by the therapeutic team in a "play with a purpose" model, to target goals within a classroom setting.
- Target individual IPP goals
- Create a FUN, playful, positive learning environment
- Assist the teachers with classroom organization, activity planning and prep and clean up
- Provide support to students with daily functional skills (OT) including dressing, feeding, toileting
- Provide support to students with communication. We support all forms of communications. Examples - visuals, AAC, sign language, gestures.
- Provide transportation to a student in your own vehicle to and from PREP from the child's home or daycare
- Adhere to all of PREP policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Submit accurate timesheets and mileage record sheets

**What you bring to the Team**:

- Current Alberta driver's license (Class 4 license an asset)
- Must have full-time access to a reliable and well-maintained vehicle that can transport a child; this position is eligible for mileage reimbursement
- Must be willing to adjust auto insurance to meet PREP’s requirements
- A minimum of a high school diploma. Early Childhood education is considered an asset.
- 1-5 years experience working with children with diverse abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively with children, families, and staff
- The ability to make learning fun. You must be able to play and have fun with goals in mind.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Sitting on the floor, crawling, and being able to engage a child in their environment is a requirement

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 14 - 16 per week

**Salary**: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have your own reliable vehicle and are able to drive?

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-09-05



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