Learning Potential Foundation is looking for Education Assistants to join our team for the current school year. We partner with preschools and daycares working with children aged 2-5 years with varying levels of delays/needs.
Current EA Position opportunities include:- Full Time, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm in Daycare in Airdrie
- Part Time, Mon-Fri mornings in Preschool in Airdrie (this position could be separated into 2 part time positions of Mon/Wed/Fri 8:15am-12:15pm & Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:45am-12:15pm)
- Part Time, Mon/Wed/Fri, 12:15-3:30pm in a Preschool in Airdrie (this position is with a severe behaviour needs child so experience is an asset)
Qualifications include:- Experience with children with delays and/or special needs an asset
- Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search (dated within the last 6 months)
- Education Assistant certification an asset
Abilities Required include:- Proficiency in English (written and oral)
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Good organizational skills, time management skills, and pacing skills
- Flexibility within a group setting of students with various needs
- Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students
- Reliable & Dependable (including consistent attendance)
- Success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Enthusiasm, commitment, willingness to learn, and desire to make a difference
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent our ECS in a professional manner
Compensation/Position includes:- Our starting wage is $22/hr.
- Benefits after 3 months if employed for 18+ hrs per week
- Employment runs for the school year (with option to renew based on performance and agreement by both parties)
*Please note that this is a position in Education and NOT Childcare. The posted pay is the hourly rate and there is no additional childcare sector wage top-up. Thank you
Pay: From $22.05 per hour
Benefits:Work Location:In person