Description
Program Assistant - Play & Learn
Locations: George Davison School and TBD
Medicine Hat Public School Division is taking applications for Program Assistants for our Licensed Play & Learn program. This is a 3-hour position and may be combined with a 3-hour Educational Assistant position for current employees.
The primary purpose of the Program Assistant will be to support the Primary ECE with implementing programming in the Play & Learn program for kindergarten aged children. You will be responsible to deliver programming to support the development of early literacy, early numeracy, motor skills and social emotional growth of children participating in Play & Learn during the 2025-2026 school year.
Qualifications:
- Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check less than six months old will be required prior to employment.
- Completed SIVA training, current Intermediate First Aid/CPR - preferred.
The ideal candidate will have:
- The ability to follow through with a program plan that supports learning through play with Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework as a guiding document.
- Demonstrated a commitment to work collaboratively with a Primary ECE to support student success and as a member of the broader school community.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to carry out effective programming for children.
- Interpersonal skills that result in building positive relationships through effective communication.
- An understanding of child development and experience working with children with diverse needs.
- Ability to understand and follow ISP's and behavior support plans.
- Experience with and understanding of the Alberta Early Learning and Childcare Act and Regulations.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Applications must be received through Apply to Education.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Joanne Stockman at .
Thank you for your interest in working with the Medicine Hat Public School Division
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
