Early Learning Education Assistant - Our Lady of the Assumption School

Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate School Division; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is seeking an Early Learning Education Assistant for Our Lady of the Assumption School in Lethbridge. This temporary, part-time role is 14 hours per week, with a start as soon as possible and a June 10, 2027 end date.

The position falls under CUPE 1825 and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include supporting early learning activities, assisting children with special needs, providing cues for sound production, and collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Certification in Hanen Learning Language and Loving It.
• At least 1 year experience in Childhood Program and/or with children with special needs.
• Experience with proactive intervention to support children's behaviours.
• Able to provide supports and cues for sound production as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Able to match activities and model appropriate behaviours at the child's functioning level.
• Willingness to gain First Aid Training.
• May require assistance with toileting and daily living skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a trans-disciplinary team and take direction from professionals.
• Must be physically able to engage in an active ECS environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with language and developmental supports under supervision.
• Support children with special needs in daily classroom activities and routines.
• Provide cues for sound production as directed by SLP.
• Assist with toileting and daily living activities as needed.
• Collaborate with a trans-disciplinary team and follow directions from professionals.

Skills

Hanen Certification

Childhood Program experience

Positive intervention

Sound production cues

Model appropriate behaviours

First Aid Training

Toileting assistance

Trans-disciplinary teamwork

Take direction

Physically able to engage ECS

Job description

EARLY LEARNING EDUCATION ASSISTANT – Our Lady of the Assumption School

This position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our New Employees page.

We are looking to hire a temporary 14.0 hour per week (AM) Early Learning Education Assistant at Our Lady of the Assumption School in Lethbridge. This assignment is to commence as soon as possible and terminate June 10, 2027. This position is covered by the CUPE 1825 Support Staff collective agreement. Please quote Posting #4078377.

To be considered for this position candidates must possess or be willing to gain the following skills:

• Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Certification;
• At least one-year experience working in Childhood Program and/or with children with special needs;
• Experience working proactively with positive intervention with child's behaviours;
• Is able to provide supports and cues for sound production as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist;
• Is able to match activities and model appropriate behaviours at child's functioning level;
• Has or is willing to gain First Aid Training;
• Positions may require providing assistance with toileting and other daily living skills;
• Has the ability to work effectively within a trans-disciplinary team which is dependent on the child's need;
• Is able to take direction from the professional team;
• Must be physically able to engage and participate in the active ECS environment.

The starting rate for this position is $25.26 per hour. Holy Spirit Catholic School Division offers a 100% employer paid comprehensive benefit package, supporting the wellness of our employees and meeting the needs of their families.

For more information regarding this position, please email the Early Learning Supervisor, Mrs. Sheri Thomas at [e-mail].

Please note: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for submitting résumés, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the application has listed a reference for that employer.