Behavioral Assistant

Hirebridge LLC; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Airdrie, Canada is seeking a motivated Behavioural Assistant for a part-time, contract role. No evenings or weekends.

You will support students with individualized plans, assist with behavior strategies, and help with daily living tasks to promote learning, belonging and independence within a caring team. Educational Assistant Certificate or related diploma plus ECE Level 1-3 is expected; CPR/First Aid is a plus.

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or related field required.
• ECE Level 1–3 training or willingness to obtain.
• Minimum 1 year experience with students having challenging behavior considered an asset.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to students identified in individualized plans, including those requiring personal, medical care, lifts, transfers and safety support.
• Implements strategies directed by teachers and identified in behavior support plans.
• Records observations and data on behavioral challenges to guide positive behavior supports.
• Participates in collaborative planning meetings for the child’s planning as requested.
• Assists with preparation of individualized program materials under teacher guidance.
• Promotes the student’s learning, belonging, and independence.
• Assists with emotional and behavioral regulation per student plans.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of information related to children and personnel.
• Supports daily living activities including toileting, lifts/transfers, movement, hygiene, eating and feeding.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Stress management

Child development knowledge

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