Behavioral Assistant

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

No evenings or weekends

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Airdrie is hiring a part-time Behavioural Assistant to support students with behavioural needs. Provide assistance per individualized plans, work with teachers to apply behavior strategies, and help prepare materials. Role emphasizes student learning, belonging, and independence while maintaining confidentiality.

The position is part-time/contract with no evenings or weekends, offering a childcare discount and opportunities to grow within BrightPath's Busy Bees community.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant certification or related diploma is required or asset.
• ECE Level 1–3 credentials are preferred for the role.
• CPR/First Aid certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist students per individualized plans and supports as needed.
• Implement strategies directed by teachers and behavior plans.
• Record observations to guide positive behavior supports.
• Participate in planning meetings and prepare program materials.
• Promote learning, belonging and independence for students.
• Support emotional/behavioral regulation and confidentiality.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Observation/data collection

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

Certificate/diploma in related field

ECE Level 1-3

CPR/First Aid Certification (asset)

Job description

No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at

Center:Airdrie Pay Range: $20 - $34 per hour Job Type: Part-Time, Contract Position Title: Behavioural Assistant No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

Responsibilities Include

• Provides assistance to students as identified in their individualized plans including those students who require additional types of supports such as personal, medical care, lifts, transfers and safety needs
• Implements and reinforces strategies as directed by the teacher(s) and identified in various child’s behaviour support plans.
• Records observations and collects other data on behavioral challenges to be used to help guide and support positive behavior strategies for students
• Participates in collaborative planning meetings for child’s planning as requested
• Provides assistance with preparation of individualized program materials under the direction of the teacher
• Actively promotes child’s learning, belonging and independence
• Assists children with their emotional and behavioural regulation, including children who may display violent or aggressive behaviours in accordance with student plans.
• Respects confidentiality and maintains privacy of information related to children and personnel.
• Supports children with routine personal care activities and routines of daily living, including but not limited to toileting, lifts, transfers, movement, personal hygiene, eating, drinking, and feeding.

Education/Experience

• Educational Assistant Certificate or a certificate/diploma in a related field. ECE Level 1 - 3.
• Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour, or willingness to become certified.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with students with challenging behavior and applying positive behavior supports is considered and asset.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated ability to carry out the plans and directions of teaching staff to assist students.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with children and staff.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic situations, while successfully managing a high level of stress
• Ability to remain calm and responsive to students in highly elevated emotional states of dysregulation
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative team settings
• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner
• Excellent multi-tasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of child development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills