Summer Program Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Aspire Child Development Centre is growing and offers employees specialized training, opportunities to work with a diverse team, and a culture of growth and development.
Aspire is a charitable organization providing hope to children with special needs, the families who love them and the communities that care for them and is known for our expertise and care in the services we provide.
Our services are sought after in the central Alberta region due to our reputation and our care and consideration for those we serve. We not only believe in the development of those we serve but also in our staff. We do this through training, offering opportunities for advancement and supporting staff in a balanced life.
We believe in HOPE.
A holistic, optimistic, passionate, and empathetic approach with our staff and families alike.
Aspire is located in Red Deer, Alberta and is nicely situated between Calgary and Edmonton. We are open from 8:30-4:30 M-F and close our centre between Christmas and New Years.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Experience working with children with diverse needs
Join our dynamic team as a Program Assistant and become an integral part of Aspire's Park It program, dedicated to fostering inclusive and enriching experiences for children with diverse needs and their families in Red Deer and surrounding communities. In this role, you will contribute to the success of our free summer playgroup.
· Possess a valid drivers license and reliable transportation (a mileage reimbursement will be provided for driving expenses)
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing summer programs for children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Supervise and lead activities, fostering teamwork and participation among participants.
- Collect and analyze feedback and data to improve program offerings.
- Communicate effectively with parents and staff, providing updates and addressing concerns.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-07-02
About Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre
Aspire has grown from a small gathering of dedicated parents and professionals with a vision to a large, busy charitable organization offering evidenced-based programs and services that are family-centered.
Today, Aspire staff visit families in their homes, provide assessment and intervention services, consult for children in the school systems, work closely with other community providers and agencies and provide training to teachers and Educational Assistants in schools all over Western Canada.
By working together to discover potential Aspire Special Need Resource Centre encompasses the big picture for the best outcome. Being a parent of a child with special needs can feel helpless and uncertain. We are here to provide hope.
Summer Program Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Aspire Child Development Centre is growing and offers employees specialized training, opportunities to work with a diverse team, and a culture of growth and development.
Aspire is a charitable organization providing hope to children with special needs, the families who love them and the communities that care for them and is known for our expertise and care in the services we provide.
Our services are sought after in the central Alberta region due to our reputation and our care and consideration for those we serve. We not only believe in the development of those we serve but also in our staff. We do this through training, offering opportunities for advancement and supporting staff in a balanced life.
We believe in HOPE.
A holistic, optimistic, passionate, and empathetic approach with our staff and families alike.
Aspire is located in Red Deer, Alberta and is nicely situated between Calgary and Edmonton. We are open from 8:30-4:30 M-F and close our centre between Christmas and New Years.
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Experience working with children with diverse needs
Join our dynamic team as a Program Assistant and become an integral part of Aspire's Park It program, dedicated to fostering inclusive and enriching experiences for children with diverse needs and their families in Red Deer and surrounding communities. In this role, you will contribute to the success of our free summer playgroup.
· Possess a valid drivers license and reliable transportation (a mileage reimbursement will be provided for driving expenses)
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing summer programs for children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Supervise and lead activities, fostering teamwork and participation among participants.
- Collect and analyze feedback and data to improve program offerings.
- Communicate effectively with parents and staff, providing updates and addressing concerns.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-07-02
About Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre
Aspire has grown from a small gathering of dedicated parents and professionals with a vision to a large, busy charitable organization offering evidenced-based programs and services that are family-centered.
Today, Aspire staff visit families in their homes, provide assessment and intervention services, consult for children in the school systems, work closely with other community providers and agencies and provide training to teachers and Educational Assistants in schools all over Western Canada.
By working together to discover potential Aspire Special Need Resource Centre encompasses the big picture for the best outcome. Being a parent of a child with special needs can feel helpless and uncertain. We are here to provide hope.