Early Learning Education Assistant - Our Lady of the Assumption School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Our Lady of the Assumption School in Lethbridge is seeking a temporary 14.0 hour per week Early Learning Education Assistant to commence immediately and run through June 10, 2027. This CUPE 1825 position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a starting pay of CAD 25.26 per hour.

The role involves supporting children with special needs, assisting with daily living tasks, and collaborating with a trans-disciplinary team under the guidance of a Speech Language Pathologist.

Qualifications

• Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Certification.
• At least one-year experience working in Childhood Program and/or with children with special needs.
• Experience applying positive intervention strategies for child behavior.
• Ability to provide supports and cues for sound production as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Ability to match activities and model appropriate behaviours at the child’s functioning level.
• Has or is willing to obtain First Aid Training.
• May require assisting with toileting and other daily living skills.
• Able to work effectively within a trans-disciplinary team.
• Able to take direction from the professional team.
• Physically able to engage in an active ECS environment.

Skills

Hanen Certification

Experience with children with special/

Positive behavior intervention

Sound production support

First Aid Training

Daily living assistance

Team collaboration

Direction-taking

Active ECS environment

Job description

EARLY LEARNING EDUCATION ASSISTANT – Our Lady of the Assumption School

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.

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.