Behavioral Assistant

Hirebridge; Airdrie; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Airdrie, Alberta is seeking a part-time Behavioural Assistant to join our busy early childhood education team. This role offers stable hours with no evenings or weekends, and pays $20-$34 per hour.

You will support students per individualized plans, reinforce strategies, record observations, and participate in planning meetings. A background in education and behavior supports is valued, with opportunities for certification and career growth.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or equivalent in related field.
• ECE Level 1–3 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum 1 year experience with students needing behavior support is an asset.
• CPR/First Aid certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist students per individualized plans, including those needing personal care and safety.
• Implement strategies from teachers and behavior support plans.
• Record observations and data to guide positive behavior strategies.
• Participate in planning meetings for child’s planning.
• Prepare individualized program materials under teacher guidance.
• Promote child's learning, belonging, and independence.
• Assist with emotional and behavioral regulation, including challenging behaviours.
• Respect confidentiality and privacy of children and staff.
• Support daily living routines and personal care tasks.

Skills

Rapport building

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

ECE Level 1-3

Job description

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