Job Description

Position:

Educational Assistant

Location: Red Deer, AB

Status: Part Time (4 days/week, Tuesday-Friday during the school year)

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the EASE Principal and Teacher/Coordinators, the Educational Assistant is responsible for assisting within the EASE program as assigned to support children's learning and development.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Educational Assistant performs a wide range of duties including the following:

Work in a classroom cohort

Work closely with therapists to coordinate specific interventions for individual children and groups

Lead groups as needed

Drive children in own vehicle

Communicate effectively with Teachers, Therapists, Early Learning Facilitators, Behaviour Consultant and other Educational Assistants

Provide documentation regarding children's progress

Qualifications

Education and experience

Degree, diploma, or certificate in a field related to early childhood development

Additional training in special education an asset

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge in child development and family centered practices

Knowledge regarding interventions applicable to a variety of diagnoses, developmental delays and disabilities

Experience working with young children who have severe delays or disabilities

Knowledge and ability to foster teamwork

High level of communication skills

Willingness to learn on a highly skilled team

Ability to utilize play-based learning practices

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift No weekends
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-02