Full-time Educational Assistant (30-40 Hours a Week)

  • Sylvan Lake
  • Kcs Association

Full-Time Educational Assistant (30-40 hours a week)

kcs Association is looking for an Educational Assistant, 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 (can be acquired as you work)
  • 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.

Please forward resume, including references to: kcs Association

ATT: Nicole St. Louis

Fax: (403) 887-5331

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

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits :

  • Casual dress
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • SYLVAN LAKE, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Alberta Child Care Certification, minimum Level 1 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-18