Child Care Centre Speech Assistant

BrightPath Kids Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Calgary is seeking a Speech Assistant to support children’s development alongside a Speech Language Pathologist. Responsibilities include assisting with speech goals and planning programs tailored to children’s needs. The ideal candidate has experience in child care, excellent communication skills, and relevant certifications. This role offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for full-time employees

Opportunities for professional development

Retirement plan with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and personal days

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working in the child care field.
• CPR & First Aid certification required.
• Must meet province requirements for childcare employment.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the development of children.
• Assist with implementation of speech goals.
• Plan programming based on child needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with diverse learning needs

Reliability

Job description

Job Description

Center: Mckenzie, AB

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

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!

What will you be doing?

As a Speech Assistant, you will work side-by-side with a Speech Language Pathologist and families to provide support and promote the development of children. Responsibilities include:

• Completing follow through on each child’s speech goals.
• Assisting speech and language therapist with implementation.
• Planning and implementing programming based on the needs of the child.
• Effectively communicating and building a relationship with children and families.
• Collaborate with day care team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• We offer a 40% child care discount to Full-time employees & 10% to Part-time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.
• Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match – this is free money!
• Full-time and Part-time staff receive 6 days sick time per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are given 12 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 personal days off per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience working in the child care field or in a position with children who have diverse learning or developmental delays.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a driver’s license.
• Must meet province requirements for childcare employment.
• CPR & First Aid certification.
• Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements.

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.