Teaching Therapeutic Assistant

**Teaching/Therapeutic Assistant**
**Specialized Programs and Services to Support the Development of Young Children**

**We are growing and hiring**

Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and
educational services to families across our 6 schools and childcare facilities in Calgary. Our programs are
designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence
provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families.

We are seeking energetic and dynamic individuals with a passion for working with young children to join our
schools as a **Teaching/Therapeutic Assistant (TA) **for the **2024-2025 School year**.** **The hours of work are 8

It is a condition of employment at Providence that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.

**We offer**:

- Small classroom sizes with a diverse and fascinating student population.
- A fantastic opportunity to collaborate with our dynamic and integrated team, which includes Speech
- Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Teachers, across 6

schools in Calgary.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package which includes optional RRSP contributions, wellness

days, appointment time and paid sick time.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Professional development allowance for ongoing learning and career advancement.
- Paid vacation time.
- Competitive salary range.
- Free onsite parking.
- Adaptable
- Children are busy and active - so you are too. Adaptability is important because every day

environments with enthusiasm, problem-solving skills and humour.
- Flexible, curious, creative, and able to multi-task in our ever-evolving world in pediatrics.
- Enjoys working with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver child-focused services.
- Able to establish and maintain co-operative working relationships with students, colleagues,

parents/guardians and other stakeholders.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Deliver quality care in accordance with the goals and principals of Providence and the children’s

Individual Program Plans, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of classroom programs.
- Following the daily lesson plans, participate in all aspects of the program.
- Provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for parents/guardians with an ongoing flow of

communication regarding their child.
- Maintain confidentiality and a patient, supportive, and enthusiastic commitment to the children.
- Establish trust and rapport with the children.
- Comfortable and competent working with technology to support children’s learning.
- Utilize strategies that are developmentally appropriate for early learners when responding to children

with challenging behaviours.
- Working as an effective team member and collaborate with other school personnel, parents/guardians,

therapists and teaching staff.
**Ideal Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education from an Educational Assistant Program, Disabilities Studies Program or

equivalent.
- Valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Experience working with children that display challenging behaviours.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening), teamwork and time

management skills.
- Successful practicum experience with good references is an asset.
- Personal suitability NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to

bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to carry, push and
pull up to 50 lbs, and the ability to stand, walk and sit frequently.
- with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. _

**_Providence acknowledges that what we call Alberta is the traditional and ancestral territory of many _**

**_acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for _**

**_generations. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose _**

**_territory we reside on or are visiting._