Education Assistant

2 days ago

Calgary, Canada KIN-DIR Education Foundation Full time

KIN-DIR Education Foundation is a not-for-profit, Alberta Education approved, private ECS operator in Calgary and area. We screen, assess, and treat developmental delays and disabilities in children 2 years 8 months old to kindergarten age. Our team consists of therapists (Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists) and educators specializing in early childhood development. We also work with families regarding challenging behaviors, developmental tasks, and positive parenting. The services are provided in a variety of settings such as preschools, daycares and in-home.

We are looking for full-time Education Assistants to join our team for the school year 2024-2025. Duties will include, but not limited to:

- Carrying out and facilitating a child's IPP goals as directed by the Learning Support Teacher
- Implementing strategies consistently to support a child's success within the classroom and/or home environment as needed
- Communicating regularly, effectively, and clearly on the child's progress to the Learning Support Teacher, and be able to show a written understanding of a child's current level of performance
- Supporting the Learning Support Teacher in the classroom and/or partner programs on understanding and following through with strategies
- Completing IPP documentation and attendance records for each Kin-Dir child regularly
- Developing and create materials to support the child throughout their day

**Required skills, abilities and experience**:

- Strong understanding of hygiene and positive behaviour support strategies
- Previous experience working with children with exceptional needs, especially in providing hygiene and behavioral support
- Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to drive from one location to another (paid mileage)
- Able to remain calm and composed in challenging situations
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills with mínimal direction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment and operational needs of the program
- Able to work and collaborate within a team, and able to take initiative and work independently

**Required documentation**:

- Academic degree or diploma in a related field from a recognized institution, have at least 1 year of experience working in a classroom and/or home setting supporting children with special needs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, including practicum experience
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence; Class 4 Driver’s Licence is an asset
- Alberta Child Care Level 1/2/3 Certificate is preferred
- Valid Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search Disclosure
- Valid Child Care First Aid and CPR
- Clear Intervention Record Check

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $19.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Can lift up to 50 lbs without restrictions?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working with special needs children: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (preferred)
- Class 5 Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2024-10-01

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