Teaching​/Therapeutic Assistant AB

Position: Teaching/Therapeutic Assistant job AB
We're hiring and recruiting top talent! Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and educational services to families across our 7 schools and childcare facilities in Calgary. Our programs are designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families.

We are seeking energetic and dynamic individuals with a passion for working with young children to join our school as a full-time Teaching/Therapeutic Assistant (TA) for the  school year. The hours of work are 8 AM - 4 PM (Monday to Friday).

As a condition of Providence, all staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid police check with a vulnerable sector screening.

Why choose us?

Paid sick and wellness days to support your work-life balance.

Paid winter break on top of your accrued vacation days.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental coverage, health spending account, and optional RSP.

Warm, collaborative workplace culture where your contributions are celebrated and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.

Continuous learning and growth opportunities, with training, career pathways, and support for your professional development.

Fantastic opportunity to work alongside a dynamic, integrated team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Teachers across 7 schools in Calgary

Competitive salary range.

Free onsite parking.

The ideal candidate:

Adaptable-children are busy and active, and you thrive in a dynamic environment with a positive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach

Flexible, curious, and creative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an ever-evolving classroom setting

Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Builds and maintains positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders

Contributes to a supportive and team-oriented workplace culture through communication and collaboration

Brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom, helping create a fun and engaging learning environment while following the direction of the classroom teacher and supporting student goals

Responsibilities include:

Deliver quality care in accordance with the goals and principals of Providence and the children's Individual Program Plans, under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Applying your knowledge of child development to assist in the children's individual program plan.

Engage with children through play-based learning, getting involved at their level to support development, learning, and connection

Utilize developmentally appropriate strategies when supporting children with challenging behaviours

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, school personnel, and families to support a positive and team-oriented environment

Provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for parents/guardians with an ongoing flow of communication regarding their child.

Maintain confidentiality while demonstrating a patient, supportive, and enthusiastic commitment to children

Build trusting relationships and establish strong rapport with children, fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment

Supports students with routine personal care activities and routines of daily living, including but not limited to toileting, lifts, transfers, movement, personal hygiene, eating, drinking, and feeding

Comfortable and competent working with technology to support children's learning.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education Educational Assistant, Human Services, Disability Studies, or a related field.

Minimum one (1) year experience working with students with challenging behavior and applying positive behavior supports is considered and asset

Experience working with young children with complex needs (preferred).

Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and Child Welfare Intervention Check (within 6 months).

Strong written, verbal, and active-listening communication skills;…