Educational Assistant

Gpfriendshipcentre; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gpfriendshipcentre in Grande Prairie, Canada is seeking a childcare assistant to support children and families with warmth and professionalism. The role emphasizes collaboration with teams and referral agencies, and requires a Level 1–3 child care certification along with First Aid, and background checks.

Candidates should be able to work 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday–Friday with occasional Fridays, in a childcare setting, showing empathy, independence, and a willingness to learn about speech and

Qualifications

• Child care certification: Level 1, 2 or 3 is required.
• Valid First Aid Certification.
• Cleared criminal Record Check (CRIM) and Child Intervention Check (CYIM).
• Have working knowledge and/or experience of speech and language services and supports, or willing to learn.
• Comfortable working with families and referring agencies with children needing extra supports.
• Experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Warm and empathetic attitude towards children and families.
• Actively encourages and engages in meaningful interactions with children.
• Conducts self professionally as an individual, within a team and with families.
• Has knowledge and appreciation of the Indigenous culture.
• Be available to work between the hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Monday to Friday with ocassional Frida.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Family collaboration

Communication with families

Teamwork

Empathy

Indigenous awareness

Education

Child care certification Level 1-3

First Aid Certification

CRIM/CYIM checks

Job description

Child care certification: Level 1, 2 or 3 is required

Valid First Aid Certification

Cleared criminal Record Check (CRIM) and Child Intervention Check (CYIM)

Have working knowledge and/or experience of speech and language services and supports, or willing to learn

Comfortable working with families and referring agencies with children needing extra supports

Experience working with children in a childcare setting

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Warm and empathetic attitude towards children and families

Actively encourages and engages in meaningful interactions with children

Conducts self professionally as an individual, within a team and with families

Has knowledge and appreciation of the Indigenous culture

Be available to work between the hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Monday to Friday with ocassional Frida

We thank all who are interested; only those who are selected will be contacted.