Teaching/Therapeutic Assistant

Teaching/TherapeuticAssistant(TA)

SpecializedProgramsandServicestoSupporttheDevelopmentofYoungChildren

We're hiring and recruiting top talent! Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and educational services to families across our 7 schools, and childcare facilities in Calgary and surrounding area. Providence is proud to be part of a diverse education system that fosters innovation, strengthens communities, and ensures every child has a place to learn and thrive. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families.

We are seeking energetic and dynamic individuals with a passion for working with young children to join our school as a full-time Teaching/TherapeuticAssistant(TA)forthe2026-2027schoolyear.(The hours of work are 8 AM – 4 PM Monday to Friday).

As a condition of Providence, all staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid police check with a vulnerable sector screening.

Weoffer:

• Paid winter break on top of your accrued vacation days.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package, optional RRSP, wellness days, appointment time and paid sick time. Employee Assistance Plan.
• Fantastic opportunity to work with our dynamic team and collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Behavioural Specialists, Psychologist and Teachers
• Professional development allowance for ongoing learning and career advancement.
• Competitive salary range.
• Free onsite parking.

Theidealcandidate:

• Adaptable—children are busy and active, and you thrive in a dynamic environment with a positive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach
• Flexible, curious, and creative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an ever-evolving classroom setting
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Builds and maintains positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders
• Contributes to a supportive and team-oriented workplace culture through communication and collaboration
• Brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom, helping create a fun and engaging learning environment while following the direction of the classroom teacher and supporting student goals

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Deliver quality care in accordance with the goals and principals of Providence and the children's Individual Program Plans, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Applying your knowledge of child development to assist in the children's individual program plan.
• Provide assistance with preparation of individualized program plan under the direction of the teacher.
• Engage with children through play-based learning, getting involved at their level to support development, learning, and connection
• Utilize developmentally appropriate strategies when supporting children with challenging behaviours
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, school personnel, and families to support a positive and team-oriented environment
• Provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for parents/guardians with an ongoing flow of communication regarding their child.
• Maintain confidentiality while demonstrating a patient, supportive, and enthusiastic commitment to children
• Build trusting relationships and establish strong rapport with children, fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
• Supports students with routine personal care activities and routines of daily living, including but not limited to toileting, lifts, transfers, movement, personal hygiene, eating, drinking, and feeding
• Comfortable and competent working with technology to support children's learning.

Qualifications:

• Post‑secondary education Educational Assistant, Human Services, Disability Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with students with challenging behavior and applying positive behavior supports is considered and asset
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and Child Welfare Intervention Check (within 6 months).
• Strong written, verbal, and active‑listening communication skills; effective teamwork and time‑management abilities.
• Successful practicum with positive references is an asset.

Personal suitability NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs, and the ability to stand, walk and sit frequently.

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Providenceiscommittedtofosteringanequitable,diverse,andinclusiveworkplace.Wewelcomeapplicationsfromallqualifiedcandidateswhichincludesbutnotlimitedto;visibleminorities,Indigenouspeoples,personswithdisabilitiesandpersonsofanysexualorientationorgenderidentity.

ProvidenceacknowledgesthatwhatwecallAlbertaisthetraditionalandancestralterritoryofmanypeoples,presentlysubjecttoTreaties6,7,and8andtheSixRegionsoftheMétisNationofAlberta.WeacknowledgethemanyFirstNations,MétisandInuitwhohavelivedinandcaredfortheselandsforgenerations.Wemakethisacknowledgementasanactofreconciliationandgratitudetothosewhoseterritoryweresideonorarevisiting.