Temporary Child Development Advisor - Ecole Edwards Elementary School

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Airdrie; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 6%

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) seeks a temporary part-time Child Development Advisor at Ecole Edwards Elementary School in Airdrie, starting immediately until October 23, 2026. The CDA helps coordinate student services within an inclusive framework to support staff and students facing challenges.

The role involves collaborating with teachers and families, observing classrooms, developing student supports, and liaising with external agencies while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or a related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is considered an asset.
• 1–3 years supporting youth in an inclusive education setting is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or implements programming for a welcoming, respectful, caring, and safe learning environment.
• Assists in development, implementation and reassessment of programs to influence behavioural change.
• Conducts classroom observations to develop student behaviour plans.
• Collects data with staff for program planning and supports individual teachers.
• Conducts individual or group sessions with identified students.
• Liaises between school staff, home and external agencies to support families.
• Prepares referrals to community services under direction from administrators.

Skills

Relationship building

Handling sensitive issues

Teamwork

Collaboration

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Certificate or Diploma in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or a related field

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field asset

1‑3 years supporting youth in an inclusive education setting asset

Job description

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,000students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for a temporary part-time (24.5 hrs/wk) Child Development Advisor position at Ecole Edwards Elementary School starting immediately until October 23, 2026.

Ecole Edwards ElementarySchool is located in the City of Airdrie and serves English and French students from grades K-6. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at https://ecoleedwards.rockyview.ab.ca/ .

The Child Development Advisor (CDA) assists in the development and implementation of coordinated programs of supportive student services by supplying leadership and assistance to staff and students within Rocky View Schools (RVS) within an inclusive framework. The focus includes supporting staff to ensure students experiencing challenges are able to access all aspects of school life and benefit from instruction.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or implements appropriate programming for all children with respect to developing a welcoming, respectful, caring, and safe learning environment
• Assists in the development, implementation, and reassessment of programs in collaboration with the school administrative team and school staff, to influence behavioural change, improvement of self-concept, and development of social skills in individual students or an entire class
• Conducts observations within the classroom and school, working with appropriate personnel to develop a student behaviour plan
• Assists individual teachers in the collection of data on individuals or groups of students for program planning
• Conducts individual or group sessions with identified students, which could include practical in-class reinforcement of skills
• Liaises between school staff, the home, and other outside agencies, provides support to families, and assists in parent education programs
• Liaises with parents and refers them to community and social service agencies with direction from school administrators
• Provides services consistent with the components of the Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling model developed by Alberta Learning

Education/Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in social work, psychology, child and youth care, or a related field
• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is considered an asset
• 1-3 years supporting youth in an inclusive education setting is considered an asset

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and RVS staff
• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally and in a timely manner
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients
• Strong knowledge and understanding maintaining confidential practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

Rocky View Schools Benefits

• 6% vacation pay
• As this is a temporary position there is no employer paid sick time, pension, or benefits

• Rocky View School employees who are ineligible for employer paidbenefitsmay access the supplementalbenefitspackage at their own cost

• Professional development and training opportunities

Pre-employment Requirements

• The successful candidate must submita current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment

• Ability to perform required physical tasks on a day-to-day basis
  
• Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position as required by the position including WES/IQAS evaluation documents for completed education outside of Canada
• Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months.