Educational Aide

at  Red Deer Polytechnic

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This position is conditionally funded and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Educational Aide supports the ECS specialist in the teaching and learning of the students in the Kindergarten Program.
The Educational Aide may also provide relief child care in the Child Care Centre as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Child Care Educator Level 1 or higher
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Infant/Child First Aide Certificate
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Childcare welfare check
• Food Handlers Certificate
• A minimum of six months related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to treat children in a respectful, responsible & fair manner
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of fostering independence in children
• excellent play skills and flexibility
• Ability to refer parents to the ECS Specialist for information and assistance
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm
• Ability to supervise children to ensure a safe environment
• Ability to assist the teacher in the preparation of material
• Ability to provide feedback on observations of children to the ECS Specialist

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a 1-year college certificate, one year University or equivalent

Responsibilities of the Educational Aide include:

• Provide guidance the children in the areas of personal care and behaviour management.
• Support the instructional programming under the direction of the ECS Specialist.