Job Description

Child Development Specialist:

G.R.I.T. Calgary Society is presently hiring for both part time and full time Child Developmental? Specialist position. Start date will be January 5, 2026. These positions?are in the SE (parttime) and NW(fulltime) quadrants of the city of Calgary.

The successful candidate will:?

Provide children with quality Early Childhood experiences to support the child's individual learning and development through active participation in everyday natural routines of home, community and or school. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to meet the unique needs of the child and family.

Job Requirements:?

Education:-Diploma in Rehabilitation Services or Early Childhood Development or related field. (Equivalencies will be considered)

Experience -minimum of 1 year work experience with children with special needs, preferably children of preschool age (2.8 to 6 years of age), working with children both in their home and community settings.

Experience working with children with speech and communication delays.

Experience working?with children with complex medical needs

Current Certification in Infant Child Emergency First Aid CPR

Clear Criminal Record Check

Vehicle: - Must have a reliable vehicle with a clean driving abstract

Related Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of theory and principles of child development

?An understanding of "learning through play" philosophy

An understanding of purpose and procedures of data collection

Good interpersonal communication skills

An ability to adapt to changing situations

An understanding of the Consultative Model ?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

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

with children with special needs, preschool age: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-31
Expected start date: 2025-03-07