G.R.I.T. Calgary Society is presently looking to hire one Fulltime Child Development Specialist to join our dynamic team in our NE/SE Pre-K/K classrooms in the afternoon and provide a home-based educational program in the mornings effective immediately.
The successful candidate will:
Work alongside a Certificated teacher and a caring and dedicated team of professionals including a Speech Language Pathologist and Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who help to facilitate the program. This collaborative model ensures children receive ongoing targeted goals as they build confidence, independence, and communication skills.
Job Requirements:
Education- Diploma in Rehabilitation Services or Early Childhood Development or related field. (Equivalencies will be considered)
Experience -minimum of 1 year work experience with children with special needs, preferably children of preschool age (2.8 to 6 years of age), working with children in a classroom setting would be an asset to this position, ASL level 2 , and ability to work as part of a team.
Minimum Level 2 ASL required while working towards Level 3 & 4 would be a great asset.
Experience working with children with speech and communication delays
Current Certification in Infant Child Emergency First Aid CPR
Clear Criminal Record Check
Related Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of theory and principles of child development
An understanding of "learning through play" philosophy An understanding of purpose and procedures of data collection
Good interpersonal communication skills An ability to adapt to changing situations An understanding of the Consultative Model
Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits
- In office parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Minimum Level 2 ASL required -Level 3 & 4 a great asset.
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- with children with special needs, preschool age: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Child Development Specialist-with ASL 2- G.R.I.T. Calgary Society
🏢 G.R.I.T. Calgary Society
📍 Calgary
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