Early Learning Education Assistant - St. Paul School

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

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is seeking a temporary Early Learning Education Assistant at St. Paul School in Lethbridge. The role is 14.0 hours per week, starting asap and ending June 10, 2027, under CUPE 1825.

Must have Hanen Certification and 1+ year experience with children, including special needs, with strong team collaboration. The starting rate is 25.26 CAD/hour with a company-paid benefits package. Apply online with required documents by the stated deadline.

Qualifications

• Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Certification is required.
• At least one year experience in a Childhood Program or with children with special needs.
• Experience using proactive positive intervention for child behaviours.
• Ability to support sound production as directed by Speech Language Pathologist.
• Ability to model appropriate behaviours at the child’s functioning level.
• First Aid Training is required or a willingness to gain it.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with toileting and other daily living skills when needed.
• Work effectively within a trans-disciplinary team based on the child’s needs.
• Take direction from the professional team to support learning environments.

Skills

Hanen Certification

Experience in Childhood Program

Positive intervention

Sound production supports

Modeling behaviours to child level

First Aid Training

Job description

EARLY LEARNING EDUCATION ASSISTANT – St. Paul 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 St. Paul 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 #4067921.

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].

Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package by 12:00 pm on Thur s day, September 24 , 202 6.

Application Package Must Include The Following

• A cover letter addressed to: Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools;
• Resume;
• Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position;
• Contact information for 3 references.

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.