Educational Assistant

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% child care discount for full-time employees

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan with company match

Sick time and paid statutory holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care in Edmonton is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team in early childhood education. This full-time position offers a pay range of $20.00 to $28.00 per hour. Responsibilities include supporting children's learning needs and collaborating with a team.

Benefits include a generous child care discount for staff, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have relevant experience and certifications in first aid and CPR.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in the childcare field or with children having diverse learning or developmental delays.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license.
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Helping children with various degrees of need in the learning environment.
• Planning and implementing programming based on the needs of the child.
• Effectively communicating and building relationships with children and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Overview

No evenings or weekends. Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour. Job Type: Full-Time Contract.

Responsibilities

• Helping children with various degrees of need in the learning environment.
• Planning and implementing programming based on the needs of the child supported by a certificated teacher.
• Effectively communicating and building a relationship with children and families.
• Collaboration with a team.
• Writing an IPP, tracking and planning forms as well as parent communication.
• 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 employees.
• We support long‑term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full‑time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) with a company match.
• Full‑time and part‑time staff receive 5 days of sick time.
• Full‑time staff receive 12 paid statutory holidays off.
• Full‑time staff are offered health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Requirements

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