Behavioral Support Assistant — Early Childhood Education (No Evenings)

Hirebridge LLC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Job summary

BrightPath Kids is hiring a Behavioural Assistant to support students with varying needs in our early childhood education setting. You will implement behaviour plans, assist with personal care, and support students to learn, feel safe and belong in a team environment.

The role requires a relevant certificate (Education Assistant/ECE levels 1-3) and prior experience with challenging behaviour. This position offers a daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends and includes childcare discounts as

Qualifications

• Educational Assistant Certificate or related field (ECE Level 1–3).
• Training in preventative/de-escalating behaviour or willingness to certify.
• Minimum 1 year experience with students with challenging behaviour and applying positive behaviour supports.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to become certified.
• Equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to students as identified in individualized plans, including supports like personal care, lifts, transfers and safety needs.
• Implements strategies directed by teachers per behavioural support plans.
• Records observations and data to guide positive behavior strategies.
• Participates in planning meetings for student planning upon request.
• Prepares individualized program materials under teacher direction.
• Supports child learning, belonging and independence.
• Assists with emotional/behavioural regulation per student plans.
• Respects confidentiality of children and staff information.
• Supports daily living activities including toileting and feeding.

Skills

Rapport with children

Stress management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Educational Assistant Certificate

ECE Level 1-3

Training in behaviour management

1 year experience with challenging behavior

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

BrightPath Kids is hiring a Behavioural Assistant to support students with varying needs in our early childhood education setting. You will implement behaviour plans, assist with personal care, and support students to learn, feel safe and belong in a team environment.

The role requires a relevant certificate (Education Assistant/ECE levels 1-3) and prior experience with challenging behaviour. This position offers a daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends and includes childcare discounts as