Education Assistant

We’re hiring and recruiting top talent! Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and educational services to families across our 7 schools, and childcare facilities in Calgary and surrounding area. Providence is proud to be part of a diverse education system that fosters innovation, strengthens communities, and ensures every child has a place to learn and thrive.

Our programs are designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families.

We are seeking energetic and dynamic individuals with a passion for working with young children to join our school as a Teaching/Therapeutic Assistant (TA) for the  school year.

The hours of work are 8 AM – 4 PM (Monday to Friday).

As a condition of Providence, all staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid police check with a vulnerable sector screening.

• Paid sick and wellness days to support your work-life balance.
• Paid winter holiday break for 2 weeks, on top of your accrued vacation days.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental coverage, health spending account, and optional RSP.
• Positive company culture that fosters collaboration that ensures staff feel valued and supported.
• Opportunities for professional growth with continuous training, career advancement, and allowances for learning.
• Fantastic opportunity to work alongside a dynamic, integrated team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Teachers across 7 schools in Calgary
• Competitive salary range.
• Free onsite parking.

• Adaptable
  - Children are busy and active – so you are too. Adaptability is important because every day will be different and the candidate will have to navigate your way through rapidly changing environments with enthusiasm, problem-solving skills and humour.
• Flexible, curious, creative, and able to multi-task in our ever-evolving world in pediatrics.
• Enjoys working with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver child-focused services.
• Able to establish and maintain co-operative working relationships with students, colleagues, parents/guardians and other stakeholders.

• Deliver quality care in accordance with the goals and principals of Providence and the children’s Individual Program Plans, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher.
• Applying your knowledge of child development to assist in the children’s individual program plan.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of classroom programs.
• Following the daily lesson plans, participate in all aspects of the program.
• Provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for parents/guardians with an ongoing flow of communication regarding their child.
• Maintain confidentiality and a patient, supportive, and enthusiastic commitment to the children.
• Establish trust and rapport with the children.
• Provides personal care including toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, etc., while ensuring student dignity is maintained
• Comfortable and competent working with technology to support children’s learning.
• Utilize strategies that are developmentally appropriate for early learners when responding to children with challenging behaviours.
• Working as an effective team member and collaborate with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists and teaching staff.

• Post-secondary education from an Educational Assistant, Human Services or Disabilities Studies Program.
• Worked in a classroom environment for a minimum of 1 year preferred.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Experience supporting children with a range of developmental and behavioural needs.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening), teamwork and time management skills.
• Successful practicum experience with good references is an asset.

Personal suitability

NOTE:

This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to…