Position: Educational Assistant
Location: Red Deer, AB
Status: Part Time (4 days/week, Tuesday-Friday during the school year)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience
· Degree, diploma, or certificate in a field related to early childhood development
· Additional training in special education an asset
Knowledge, skills and abilities
· Knowledge in child development and family centered practices
· Knowledge regarding interventions applicable to a variety of diagnoses, developmental delays and disabilities
· Experience working with young children who have severe delays or disabilities
· Knowledge and ability to foster teamwork
· High level of communication skills
· Willingness to learn on a highly skilled team
· Ability to utilize play-based learning practices
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-09-0

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the EASE Principal and Teacher/Coordinators, the Educational Assistant is responsible for assisting within the EASE program as assigned to support children’s learning and development.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Educational Assistant performs a wide range of duties including the following:
· Work in a classroom cohort
· Work closely with therapists to coordinate specific interventions for individual children and groups
· Lead groups as needed
· Drive children in own vehicle
· Communicate effectively with Teachers, Therapists, Early Learning Facilitators, Behaviour Consultant and other Educational Assistants
· Provide documentation regarding children’s progress