Aide

Job summary

The Classroom Therapy Aide supports the Certified Teacher in implementing lesson plans and Individual Program Plans for children with diverse needs. They also collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to foster social, emotional, and academic growth while maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Job details

Classroom Therapy Aide - ECS Reports To: Program Coordinator Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: #130, 2850 Sunridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6G2 Purpose of Position: Pacekids Programs is a dynamic, family-centred organization that empowers children with diverse needs and their families through excellence in therapy, education, and play. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where our team is passionate about making a difference every day. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Classroom Therapy Aide (CTA) to join our Early Childhood Services (ECS) team. If you are passionate about helping young children thrive in a supportive, inclusive learning environment, we’d love to meet you! The CTA works closely with the Certified Teacher and the multidisciplinary team to support children ages 2½ to 6 years in both our Multidisciplinary and Speech & Language Enhancement Programs. You will help implement Individual Program Plans (IPPs), create engaging learning opportunities, and foster children’s social, emotional, and academic growth. This position requires enthusiasm, patience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to creating a positive, nurturing classroom environment. Key Responsibilities: * Support the Certified Teacher in delivering daily lesson plans and activities (circle time, crafts, play centres, etc.) * Implement strategies outlined in children’s IPPs under the guidance of the teacher and therapy team * Encourage and support children’s participation in activities, fostering independence and skill development * Assist with documentation, data collection, and progress tracking as directed * Collaborate with therapists, families, and other team members to meet program goals * Assist with self-help skills as needed (toileting/diapering) * Provide daily busing support by safely accompanying and assisting children to and from the school bus, including assisting with boarding and exiting, navigating one to two steps as required, and safely supporting children in and out of their assigned bus seats. * On rare occasions, respond promptly to situations where a child may move away from the classroom or group by walking briskly or running short distances as necessary to ensure the child’s safety and supervision.Participate in planning meetings, field trips, and special events * Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment in line with Alberta Education, Accreditation, and Health & Safety standards Qualifications: • Certificate/Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Disability Studies, Educational Assistant, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education & experience) • Experience working with young children; experience with children with special needs is highly recommended • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills • Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment • Standard First Aid & CPR Level C (or willingness to obtain shortly after hire) • Recent (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Welfare Intervention Check Why Join Pacekids? * Flexible paid sick and personal time (5.38% of hours worked) to support employee wellbeing * Employer-paid health and paramedical benefits for full-time staff * Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program * Three weeks of paid vacation plus 11 paid holidays * Opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development Pacekids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the grounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, or sexual orientation. If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Pacekids’ People & Culture team at careers@pacekids.ca [careers@pacekids.ca] We may use technology-enabled tools, including AI-assisted note-taking, to support parts of our recruitment and interview process. These tools are used to enhance accuracy and consistency and do not make hiring decisions. If you have any concerns or require an accommodation, please let us know.

What you’ll do

The Classroom Therapy Aide supports the Certified Teacher in implementing lesson plans and Individual Program Plans for children with diverse needs. They also collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to foster social, emotional, and academic growth while maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Disability Studies, or a related field. Experience working with young children, particularly those with special needs, is highly recommended.

Benefits

• Flexible paid sick and personal time
• Employer-paid health and paramedical benefits
• Employee and family assistance program
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Professional learning and development

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early childhood education
• Classroom support
• Individual program plans
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Data collection
• Progress tracking
• First aid
• CPR
• Special needs support
• Documentation
• Lesson planning
• Child development
• Toileting
• Special Needs Children
• Patience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Compassion
• Planning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Child Welfare
• Communication
• Data Collection
• Interpersonal Communications
• Lesson Planning
• Safety Standards
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Aide
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

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