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Early Intervention Assistant

@ 1st Class Childcare

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Calgary, Alberta

1+ years experience
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Overview

1st Class Collaborative Intervention Support Services (CISS) is hiring Early Intervention Education Assistants to support children aged 2.8 to 4.8 years with diverse needs within 1st Class Childcare programs. The role involves 1:1 or small group support under a Certificated Teacher and therapy team, following each child's Individual Program Plan. The posting describes a contract position from September to June, with benefits after a 90-day probation.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 or small group support to children with diverse needs
  • Implement each child's Individual Program Plan in play-based settings
  • Participate in physical and movement activities with children
  • Document progress and update parents and guardians
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary therapy team

Requirements summary:

  • ECE Level 1, 2 or 3 or Education Assistant or equivalent special needs training
  • Minimum 1 year working with children with diverse needs
  • Valid CPR and Standard First Aid
  • Valid Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Independent and reliable transportation

Tools & skills

Team buildingECECPRFirst AidVulnerable sector checkChild careWork as a teamCommunication skillsDocumentationAdaptability

Benefits mentioned

DentalEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience1+ years
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPR, Standard First Aid, Vulnerable Sector Check
Background checksvulnerable sector
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyEarly Childhood Education, Special Needs
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Wellness, Transit support

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Job description

1st Class Collaborative Intervention Support Services (CISS) is a Private ECS Operator funded through Alberta Education, partnering with 1st Class Childcare to provide Early Intervention Support to children with diverse needs within the programs between 2.8 years and 4.8 years of age. 1st Class CISS is seeking Education Assistants to work collaboratively with 1st Class Childcare programs to see all children reach their highest potential, under the guidance of a Certificated Teacher and therapy team. This contract position will be available from September through to June of the calendar school year, based on funded children.

What 1st Class CISS can offer:

  • Competitive salaries based on industry standards, experience, and education.
  • Benefit package after 90-day probation period including medical, dental and prescription coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Company incentives, challenges, and team building.
  • Opportunities for year-round work.
  • Professional Development.
  • Free onsite parking.

1st Class CISS is seeking successful candidates with the following qualifications:

  • ECE Level 1, 2 or 3 or Education Assistant or equivalent education in Special Needs.
  • Current and valid CPR and Standard First Aid
  • Current and valid Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check/Intervention Check
  • Minimum 1 year experience working with children with diverse needs.
  • Independent and reliable Transportation.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Has experience and passion to support children with diverse and complex needs.
  • Is confident and capable of providing 1:1 or small group support to children with diverse needs within the childcare setting.
  • Creative, flexible, fun and able to work in a Team environment supervised by the Director of Support and Certificated Teacher.
  • Able to understand, follow and implement the child’s Individual Program Plan (IPP) in a play based, child led, busy daycare setting.
  • Child led, positive discipline method of connecting and working with children with challenging behaviors and diverse needs.
  • Enjoys working with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver developmentally appropriate support and activities to see the child reach their highest success.
  • Agile and able to be physically engaged on the floor and participate in movement activities with the children.
  • Organized and has excellent communication skills (written, oral and listening) for documentation, parent/guardian updates and teaming purposes as well.
  • Punctual, accountable, and efficient.
  • Adaptable, energetic, charismatic and sets firm loving boundaries with children.
  • Honesty, integrity, and a passion for children.

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