Therapy Assistant/behavior Aide

Join Our Team at Fueling Brains Education Services!

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Fueling Brains Education Services provides early intervention solutions to eligible children across Strathmore and Calgary. As a leading childcare service, we are committed to supporting children's brain development with a team of certified teachers and professionals.

Position: Therapy Assistant/Behavior Aide

As a Therapy Assistant/Behavior Aide, you will collaborate with therapists, educators, and parents to implement programs for children receiving PUF and M/M funding. Your role will be crucial in supporting children in therapeutic and educational activities, fostering their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Responsibilities:

• Implement personalized intervention plans for children receiving PUF and M/M funding.
• Provide hands-on support during therapy sessions and educational activities.
• Monitor and document children's progress.
• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt materials to meet each child's needs.
• Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers.
• Attend team meetings and professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

• One year of experience and/or education in child development and behavior.
• Experience working with children with diverse needs.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles, intervention strategies, and evidence-based practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering rapport with children, parents, and team members.
• Flexibility to work in various environments.
• Possession of a valid Alberta driver's license and access to a personal vehicle, with a willingness to commute between different Fueling Brains centers (mileage reimbursed).
• Current police clearance (from the last 6 months) and updated Child Intervention Record Check required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

Work Environment Requirements:

• Occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds.
• Regular use of hands to handle or control objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Potential for prolonged or irregular working hours.
• Exposure to noisy and/or disruptive student behavior, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids and frequent childhood illnesses.

Join a Diverse and Inclusive Team:

Fueling Brains Academy is an equal-opportunity workplace, dedicated to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We firmly believe that a strong focus on diversity and inclusion enables us to make early childhood education an enabler for wide-reaching change. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and contributing to our exciting initiative, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please include a cover letter and your up to date resume.