Education Assistant

KIN-DIR Education Foundation is a not-for-profit, Alberta Education-approved independent Early Childhood Services (ECS) operator serving Calgary and area. We specialize in screening, assessing, and treating developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years and 8 months to kindergarten age.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, certificated teachers, educators, and support staff all dedicated to early childhood development. We also work with families in managing challenging behaviors, developmental milestones, and positive parenting strategies. Services are provided in diverse settings, including preschools, daycares and family homes.

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

· Carrying out and facilitating a child's IPP goals as directed by the educators/certificated teachers

· 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 educators/certificated teachers, and be able to show a written understanding of a child's current level of performance

· Supporting the educators/certificated teachers 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 minimal direction

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Basic computer skills and basic knowledge of Board Maker, virtual meeting applications, cloud storage (ex. One Drive) and MS Office 365 suite

· 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 2 years of experience working in a classroom, daycare 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 License

· Valid Class 4 Driver's License an asset

· Alberta Child Care Level 1/2/3 Certificate 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: 6 months

Pay: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Application question(s):

• Can lift up to 50 lbs without restrictions?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• working with special needs children: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (preferred)
• Class 5 Driver's Licence (required)
• Class 4 Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: On the road