Kindergarten Education Assistant – Inclusive Early Learning

Holyspirit; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division in Lethbridge, Alberta, is hiring two temporary 28.0 hour per week Kindergarten Education Assistants (full day) to support students at Children of St. Martha School.

Start ASAP through June 10, 2027. The role requires Hanen Certification, one year in Childhood Program or with children with special needs, and ability to work in a trans-disciplinary team under supervision 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Support daily learning activities for kindergarten students.
• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologist to provide cues.
• Assist with daily living skills as needed.
• Work within a trans-disciplinary team to support each child.

Skills

Hanen Certification

Childhood Program Experience

Positive Behavior Support

Sound Production Cues

First Aid Training

Toileting Assistance

Team Collaboration

Direction Following

Physical Fitness for ECS

Job description

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division in Lethbridge, Alberta, is hiring two temporary 28.0 hour per week Kindergarten Education Assistants (full day) to support students at Children of St. Martha School.

Start ASAP through June 10, 2027. The role requires Hanen Certification, one year in Childhood Program or with children with special needs, and ability to work in a trans-disciplinary team under supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.