Preschool/Jr. Kindergarten Educational Assistant

JumpStart is hiring an Educational Assistant for our Junior Kindergarten Preschool program. Successful candidates must have current first aid, and provide a background check including the vulnerable sector. All candidates must have strong English skills, both orally and written. We have 4 locations in Edmonton and a 5th location opening in Beaumont this summer. Position location and start date TBD.

Duties are as follows:

• Assist Teacher to plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
• Ensure the facility is clean, well maintained and safe at all times, following AHS policies and cleaning checklists
• Prepare classroom materials and activities
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline
• Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
• Comfort children
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Observe children and make note of progress
• Assist children with going to the bathroom
• Update our App daily with photos and messages for parents
• Maintain current, accurate and confidential client files
• Assist in following and implementing daily activity plans
• Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment
• Participate in staff meetings, centre activities, and staff development
• NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly wage: $15.00-$17.00 per hour plus the Alberta child care wage top up. All staff must hold or be eligible for an Alberta Child Care certification level.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:15am-4:15pm
• We are closed for 2 weeks during winter break, 1 week for spring break, 1 week in July and 1 week in August.

Experience:

• Childcare: At least one year of childcare experience is necessary.

License/Certification:

• An Alberta child care certification is necessary
• First Aid Certification is necessary, but can be obtained within the first month of employment.
• Edmonton police record check, with the vulnerable sector (dated within 6 months)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00-$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Location:

• Edmonton, AB T6W 1B9 (preferred)

Work Location: In person