“Every child’s first instinct is to love…imagine a world that cherished that instinct.”

Bus Driver

The Heartland Agency is seeking qualified and energetic Bus Drivers to join our Agency. Positions are full-time or part-time in nature, with additional time allotted for fueling and cleaning buses and related duties as assigned by the Site Manager. Positions for the 2022/23 school year are available in Northeast Calgary, and will begin on August 24, 2022.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe transportation of the children to and from school
• Daily bus inspections; rotating fueling and cleaning schedules
• Develop and revise bus route in conjunction with the Site Manager
• Relay information to and from the school; maintain accurate documentation in regards to drop off and pick up times, incident reporting, etc.
• Related duties as assigned by the Site Manager

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 or 4 Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
• S-Endorsement training and certification is mandatory
• Current first aid certification (can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame)
• Current criminal record check (including vulnerable sector check)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an updated resume and cover letter to mail@heartlandagency.org. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held at the beginning of July.

“Every child’s first instinct is to love…imagine a world that cherishes that instinct!”

Educational Assistants

Heartland Agency’s EvenStart Program offers holistic support services to children, many from backgrounds of poverty, trauma, abuse, and neglect. EvenStart provides programming that supports the growth and development of children’s social-emotional and learning needs within a centre-based setting, offering the support of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of teachers, educational assistants and therapists.

We are currently recruiting energetic and dynamic Educational Assistants for the 2022/23 school year to work within our multi-disciplinary team. Positions will begin on August 24, 2022 and are available at multiple locations (please indicate preference for location on cover letter):

• Monterey Park (6908 26^th Avenue NE)
• Mayland Heights (1625 18^th Street NE)

Position Details:

The EA implements and facilitates daily classroom plans under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher. Working with at-risk children, many who have come from backgrounds of trauma, abuse neglect and poverty, you must be able to bring laughter, understanding, and creativity with you to work each day. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children using a strength-based, trauma informed approach
• Collaborate with therapy, classroom, and management teams to provide holistic programming that meets children where they are at
• Develop and implement activities and strategies to address individual goals
• Organize, prepare and implement strategies for children to address unique needs (e.g., visual schedules, curriculum modifications, sensory strategies, etc.)
• Assist children in play activities to address their goals within a Reggio Emilia inspired environment
• Communicate child progress to parents and caregivers through in-home visits
• Assist with self-help skills where needed, including eating, toileting and dressing
• Assist with classroom maintenance, material preparation and set-up
• Participation in up to 2 bussing components throughout the day (either as a rider or driver if Class 2/4 license is held)

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Alberta Child Care Certification (can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame)
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and willingness to obtain a Class 4 license (costs and training covered by Heartland)
• First aid certification & criminal record check with vulnerable sector check (can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame)
• Experience with a special needs population is an asset

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an updated resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All interviews will begin the first week of July.