EarlyAbout Kids Developmental Services

Kids Developmental Services (KDS) is a community-based independent Early Childhood Services operator funded by Alberta Education and Childcare. We provide early childhood intervention services to pre-school aged children. Programming is developmentally appropriate and occurs in the child's natural setting i.e. the Early Learning and Child Care program (Preschool or Child Care) they attend. Alberta Certificated Teachers coordinate the child's team, which may include a Developmental Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Child Behaviour Specialist and Behaviour Therapy Assistant.

Certificated Teachers write the child's Individualized Program Plan (IPP) and accommodations and strategies are provided by the therapists on the child's team. Additional programming is offered in the child's home and in community playgroups.

Position Details

We are seeking an agile, physically strong, enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate Developmental Assistant for our early childhood intervention program in Central and North Calgary. The candidate should have experience working with a variety of children with diverse learning needs. Developmental Assistants provide daily support to assigned children under the direction of the Alberta Certificated Teacher (Education Coordinator). Working in collaboration with the Education Coordinator, Therapy Team, child's family, as well as their preschool or child care centre,



the Developmental Assistant implements IPP goals to meet the identified and individual needs of each child.

Responsibilities and required skills include (but are not limited to)

- Implementing developmentally appropriate activities, strategies, and accommodations to address IPP goals in the child's natural and child-led environment i.e. the child's preschool or child care program;
- Providing support to children during community play sessions and programming in the home, if required;
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and taking direction from team members;
- Communicating effectively with the child's team.

Qualifications and Requirements

- A minimum grade twelve diploma is required. Post-secondary education in a related field e.g. Education Assistant, ECE Level 1, 2 or 3; or equivalent work experience is preferred;
- Experience and compassion working with children with diverse learning needs is preferred;
- First Aid and CPR certification is an asset;
- Two professional and one personal reference is required;
- Current Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector check;
- A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle;
- A willingness to travel between locations.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working with preschool-aged children with diverse learning needs?

Work Location: In person

📌 Developmental Assistant (Central and North Calgary)
🏢 Kids Developmental Services
📍 Calgary