Therapy Assistants

Summer Therapy Assistant Location Calgary, AB T3H 1T1 : About Fueling Brains Academy Fueling Brains Education Services is proud to be 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 are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive early intervention services that align with Alberta's educational standards and best practices. Fueling Brains Education Services delivers high-quality early intervention programs for children accessing Program Unit Funding (PUF) and Mild/Moderate (MM) support at Fueling Brains Academy centers across Calgary and Strathmore.
Our goal is to support optimal brain development in the early years through multidisciplinary collaboration, family engagement, and play-based therapeutic interventions.
We are currently hiring a Summer Therapy Practitioner to join our growing Therapy & Inclusion team. This role is ideal for students and recent graduates in the fields of Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Special Education, or a related discipline.
Program Implementation: Assist in the delivery of early intervention programs for children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Family Communication: Collaborate with families to share updates and strategies that support children's growth at home.
Personal Care Support: Assist children with personal care tasks as required to ensure comfort and well-being.
Safety & Supervision: Adjust approaches based on child needs and demonstrate flexibility in dynamic situations.
Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and team meetings as part of your summer learning experience.
This position is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program with funding provided by Service Canada. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protections has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations (international students on a work/study permit are not eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program)
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree/diploma program in:
Early Childhood Education
Psychology
Child & Youth Care, or a related field
~ Coursework in child development or early intervention practices is highly preferred

Knowledge of early childhood development principles and inclusive education practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with children, families, and colleagues
Flexibility to work in different early learning environments (classrooms, sensory spaces, therapy rooms)
Valid Alberta driver's license and access to a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
Valid First Aid & CPR certification
Occasional extended or irregular work hours based on programming needs
TIME SPENT WORKING TOGETHER This Position is 35 Hours per Week, Monday-Friday.
Candidates need to commit to this 8 week schedule as per Canada Summer Jobs eligibility.
Location - Fueling Brains Academy, West 85th Campus.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the children and families we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and those with intersectional identities.