Child Care Centre Speech Assistant

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

RRSP retirement plan

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in West Henday, AB is seeking a Speech Assistant to support a Speech Language Pathologist and families, helping develop and implement programming for young children.

You will work closely with the care team to promote language and communication goals while building strong relationships with families and staff.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in child care or related settings with diverse learners.
• 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 local requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Driver's license

CPR & First Aid

English proficiency

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: West Henday, AB

Pay Scale: $23 - $30

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract

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?

Responsibilities

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.
• 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 meeting province requirements for childcare employment
• CPR & First Aid certification
• Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements