Child Development Support
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1-5 years experience working with children and their families.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Child Development Support
The Opportunity:
If you are looking for a position where you can make a difference with children and their families, while working with a dedicated and dynamic team, then Lead Foundation is the place for you.
You will work with us to provide community-based supports in pre-schools, daycares, and private homes. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary team, we support children and families with their individual needs and self-esteem within a family focused program.
Currently Seeking applicants for P/T positions.
Your responsibilities include:
- Working with Lead’s teams & families to achieve functional, developmentally appropriate goals for children and their families;
- Providing support in developing each child’s individual needs within a family focused program, either within their home or community facility;
- Planning, creating, and adapting materials and activities for each child.
- Acting as an ambassador for Lead.
What You Bring to the Team:
- 1-5 years experience working with children and their families.
- A combination of experience and education related to child development and behaviour or play based learning is an asset.
- Knowledge of home, community and preschool goal-based activities is an asset.
- Current Alberta driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with a teamwork attitude.
- Good knowledge of technology.
Current police clearance (from the last 6 months) and an updated Child Intervention Record Check is required.
- Candidates are asked to email a resume and cover letter outlining how their experience/background fits with this position, to employment@leadfoundation.ca. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Work with multidisciplinary teams and families to support children in achieving functional, developmentally appropriate goals in home and community settings. Plan, create, and adapt materials and activities to meet each child’s needs, while representing Lead Foundation.
Requirements
Applicants should have 1–5 years of experience working with children and families; related education or experience in child development, behavior, or play-based learning is an asset. Strong communication and teamwork skills are expected, and a recent police clearance and updated Child Intervention Record Check are required; an Alberta driver’s license and personal vehicle are assets.
Skills
- Child Development
- Family Support
- Goal-Based Planning
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities
- Play-Based Learning
- Behavior Support
- Activity and Material Adaptation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Technology Proficiency
- Community-Based Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Education
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Child Development
- Family-Focused Program
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Community-Based Support
- Preschool
- Daycare
- Private Homes
- Developmentally Appropriate Goals
- Child Behavior
- Play-Based Learning
- Goal-Based Activities
- Activity Planning
- Material Adaptation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Technology
- Alberta Driver’s License
- Personal Vehicle
- Police Clearance
- Child Intervention Record Check