Child Development Assistant (Therapy Aide)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17 - 21 / hour

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Child Development Assistant (therapy aide) to provide support for young children in daycare and preschool environments. Please note this is for Fueling brains McKnight Academy and Fueling Brains West 85th Academy. In this role, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to implement individualized intervention strategies, ensuring each child is supported to fully participate in their daily routines and activities.

This position is ideal for someone who is compassionate, patient, and passionate about early learning and intervention.

About Us

Fueling Brains Education Services is a private Early Childhood Services (ECS) operator accredited by Alberta Education and a member of the Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta (AISCA). We specialize in early childhood intervention programs for children accessing Program Unit Funding (PUF) and Mild / Moderate (MM) funding at Fueling Brains Academy centres across Calgary and Strathmore.

Our mission is to deliver impactful early intervention solutions and foster optimal brain development during the most critical years of a child's life.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with assigned children to implement personalized intervention and learning plans.
• Support children in daily routines (meals, hygiene, naps) and therapeutic / educational activities.
• Facilitate age-appropriate play and learning experiences that promote development across all domains.
• Adapt activities and materials to suit individual needs and developmental stages.
• Monitor and record progress, communicating observations to the teaching and therapy team.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with educators, therapists, and parents to ensure consistency in strategies.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Position Details

Work Environment

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

FBES is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, gender-diverse individuals, and those with intersectional identities.

Apply now to join a team making a measurable difference in childrens lives through early intervention.