POSITION SUMMARY / PURPOSE An Enhanced Support (ES) Assistant is someone who:

- Has the ability to work collaboratively within an early learning setting to assist in providing inclusive programming for children with special needs.
- Demonstrates a skillset in recognizes and responds to the physical, social – emotional and cognitive needs of children.
- Understands and respects that children and youth may experience various challenges and may have a variety of diagnoses.
- Demonstrates the willingness to work with program educators in creating inclusive environments where children are able to participate and collaborate in meaningful ways.

QUALIFICATIONS Education, Certification and Licenses

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in one (1) of the following fields of study is preferred: Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Personal Support Worker.
- Courses or training in strategies to support children with special needs, age birth to 12 years.
- Specific skills, qualifications or experiences may be required depending on the needs of the child(ren) within the program.

Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience working with children with special needs is preferred.
- Experience working within a child care and early learning setting is preferred.

Knowledge
- Strong foundational knowledge of child development and inclusion strategies for children, age birth to 12 years.
- Knowledge of and experience with implementing inclusion strategies for children, age birth to 12 years.

Physical Skills
- Physical demands include: sitting on floor, on small chairs and bending.




- Considerable visual and auditory focus with attention to detail.
- Physical ability to lift and re-position equipment, objects and/or children.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist in supporting children, based on their social, emotional and physical needs, to access all program areas to meet their full potential.
- Makes observations and works alongside program educators to create an workplace which meets the needs of all children and is supported through intentional and purposeful planning.
- Takes an active role in working alongside program educators to implement and support various inclusion strategies.
- Works collaboratively with program educators to identify and implement program modifications and/or adaptations that will support the learning of all children in their programs.
- Assists program educators in maintaining curriculum and environments which foster responsive interactions and support healthy child development for all children.
- Uses knowledge and skills to model social play opportunities by engaging as a play partner with children to foster social-emotional development.
- Remains open and receptive to constructive feedback and different opinions.
- Utilizes knowledge and skills to collaborate with program educators in developing Inclusion Planning templates and Individual Support Plans (ISP).
- Exercises knowledge and skills to collaboratively work with community partners.
- Participates in trainings, team meetings, work groups and committees, as required, and approved by the Child Care Operator/Supervisor.
- Other related duties, as requested and required.

Pay: $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Enhanced Support Assistant (Kemptville)
🏢 MADISON MONTESSORI ACADEMY
📍 Kemptville