Education Assistant (EA)

The EA works under the supervision of an EI coordinator.

The primary role of the education assistant is:
To work as part of the Program Unit Funding (PUF) team (coordinator, therapists and parents.)
Support the child in the classroom environment following the goals and strategies on the child’s Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Daily documentation of the child’s progress.

Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Preferred education is an EA diploma or equivalent post-secondary education.
• Experience working with children with special needs and/or with difficult behaviours is an asset.
• Experience working on communication/speech/language is an asset.
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR – level C certification; can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Send your resume and cover letter to: careers@foothillscreative.org