Educational Assistant (Full Time)

Full-Time Educational Assistant (30-40 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: $17.00-$19.00/hr, depending on experience

Please forward resume, including references to:

kcs Association

ATT: Nicole St. Louis

Fax (403) 887-5331 E-Mail: [email protected]

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: Full-time

Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person