Kindergarten Education Assistant — Language & Special Needs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division seeks a Kindergarten Education Assistant for Children of St. Martha School in Lethbridge. This temporary 14-hour-per-week AM role starts ASAP and ends June 10, 2027, under CUPE 1825.

Candidates should have Hanen certification and relevant experience, with abilities to support children with special needs. The position requires teamwork with professionals, possible toileting support, and First Aid readiness.

Qualifications

• Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Certification is required.
• At least 1 year experience in Childhood Program or with children with special needs.
• Experience using proactive positive intervention with behaviours.
• Able to provide supports and cues for sound production as directed by SLT.
• Able to match activities and model appropriate behaviours at child's level.
• First Aid Training in progress or obtained.
• May require toileting and daily living skills support.
• Ability to work effectively within a trans-disciplinary team.
• Must follow directions from the professional team.
• Must be physically able to engage in active ECS environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills and toileting as needed.
• Provide supports and cues as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Model appropriate behaviours and activities for children.
• Collaborate within a trans-disciplinary team to support individual needs.

Skills

Hanen Certification

Experience withchildren

Positive intervention

SLP cueing support

Activity matching

First Aid Training

Daily living support

Team collaboration

Direction from professionals

Physical capacity for ECS

Job description

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division seeks a Kindergarten Education Assistant for Children of St. Martha School in Lethbridge. This temporary 14-hour-per-week AM role starts ASAP and ends June 10, 2027, under CUPE 1825.

Candidates should have Hanen certification and relevant experience, with abilities to support children with special needs. The position requires teamwork with professionals, possible toileting support, and First Aid readiness.