Job Description

Part-Time Educational Assistant (18-25 hours a week)

kcs Association is looking for an Early Interventionist, who is able to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Experience with children with exceptional needs is an asset. Responsibilities of the Educational Assistant will include (but not be limited to):

To support other team members in the classrooms

To help 1-2 children pursue developmental goals

Foster child's independence within a safe learning environment

Work collaboratively with the learning team (Educators, Educational Assistants, IPP Coordinator, Program Director)

Provide personal care assistance if needed (feeding, toileting, etc.)

Utilize consistent positive reinforcement, redirection, modeling and cueing, to help the child learn appropriate social interactions

Maintain required documentation of child's progress (monthly reports, year-end summaries etc.)

Assist with classroom activities and duties if the child is functioning with immediate supports (e.g. engaged with other children and staff)

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Certificate or equivalent, minimum Level 1

Experience working with children, experience with developmental delays considered an asset

Good communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Must be 18 years of age

Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check

Child Intervention Check

First Aid/CPR

Required training (e.g. First Aid) can be taken upon successful hire.

Wage: $16.00-$18.00/hr, depending on experience

Please forward resume, including references to:

kcs Association

ATT: Nicole St. Louis

Fax (403) 887-5331 E-Mail: nicole.st.louis@kcs78.ca

kcs Association wishes to thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person