Wekatesk Aboriginal Head Start
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Special Needs Assistant – Contract: April 1- September 4
Position Summary
The Special Needs Assistant provides individualized assistance and supervision to a child requiring direct support. This role ensures the child’s safety, engagement, and inclusion in all program activities, while fostering opportunities for social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a respectful and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Safety
- Ensure the child is always supervised in a safe and supportive environment.
- Respond appropriately to incidents and apply behavior management strategies.
- Administer routine first aid as needed.
- Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to the member’s individual needs.
- Adapt conventional teaching methods to support learning and participation.
- Document child’s learning
- Encourage social interaction and skill development.
- Modify activities and schedules as required, to meet the needs of the member.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the child throughout the program.
- Participate in general programming activities as needed.
- Design activities that promote success and confidence for the member.
- Light cleaning as required.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the Program Staff to define appropriate activities for the member.
- Maintain positive working relationships with other staff members.
- Communicate concerns or observations promptly to the Director
- Cooperate with the entire staff to support the welfare of the Centre
- Assist in programs when the child is not present.
Education
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Early Childhood Education an asset
- Class 4 Drivers license an asset
- First Aid CPR Required
- Food Safety Certification
- Must Pass Criminal and Vulnerability check
Salary: $17.00 to $31.12 depending on ECE Certification (EYC Pay Grid)