Are you passionate about helping children navigate behavioural challenges, develop emotional regulation skills, and reach their full potential?
Thrive Elementary is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Student Behaviour Support & Thrive Time Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a background in Behaviour Therapy, Child and Youth Care, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.
Under the direction of the Principal, this position plays an important role in supporting Thrive Elementary's therapeutic, relationship-based approach to student behaviour. The successful candidate will provide hands-on behavioural support, help implement individualized behaviour strategies, and promote positive social-emotional development in a safe, structured, and inclusive environment.
In addition to direct student support, this role provides leadership and coordination for Thrive Time, our after-school program. You will mentor and support program staff, reinforce consistent behaviour strategies, and help create engaging experiences that encourage students to build confidence, independence, and positive relationships.
You will work closely with Thrive's multidisciplinary student support team, which includes an Emotional Behavioural Specialist, Behaviourist, and Educational Assistants. Together, you will promote consistency in therapeutic practices and behavioural support throughout the school day and after-school programming.
This role is ideal for someone who combines a strong understanding of behavioural intervention with a genuine passion for working with children, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and support a team.
Hours of Work
• Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Occasional flexibility for special events, field trips, and operational needs.
Term of Employment
This position follows the school calendar and is scheduled from as soon as possible through June 28, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
Behavioural Support & Student Development
• Provide direct support to students experiencing behavioural, emotional, and social challenges.
• Implement individualized behaviour support plans, intervention strategies, and student accommodations.
• Apply trauma-informed, relationship-based, and restorative approaches when responding to challenging behaviours.
• Support students in developing emotional regulation, self-regulation, coping mechanisms, and positive social skills.
• Use co-regulation, de-escalation, and proactive behaviour management strategies to support students during periods of dysregulation.
• Identify behavioural triggers, recognize patterns, and adapt support strategies based on individual student needs.
• Support students during transitions, unstructured activities, and other situations requiring additional behavioural guidance.
• Observe, document, and communicate behavioural progress, incidents, and intervention outcomes.
• Build trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Collaborate with the Behaviourist, Emotional Behavioural Specialist, Educational Assistants, and school leadership to ensure consistency in student support.
Thrive Time Leadership & Program Coordination
• Provide daily leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Thrive Time staff.
• Support staff in applying appropriate behavioural strategies and maintaining consistent program expectations.
• Coordinate staff schedules, supervision plans, and daily program operations.
• Help create a structured, engaging, and inclusive after-school environment.
• Support staff onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
• Assist with planning recreational activities, enrichment opportunities, special events, and field trips.
• Provide hands-on support to students and staff when behavioural or operational needs arise.
Administrative & Operational Support
• Maintain attendance records, program documentation, and relevant student information.
• Coordinate daily lunch and snack distribution for students.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and food-safe preparation and serving area.
• Monitor supplies and communicate inventory requirements.
• Support family food security initiatives and other school-based programs.
• Complete administrative and operational duties as required.
Required Qualifications
• Experience supporting children and youth with behavioural, emotional, or social challenges.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support, behavioural interventions, emotional regulation, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours using de-escalation and co-regulation strategies.
• Experience implementing behaviour support plans or individualized interventions.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping.
• First Aid/CPR and Food Safe Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
Preferred Qualifications
• Diploma or degree in Behavioural Science, Behavioural Therapy, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Education, Disability Studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Behaviour Therapist, Behaviour Interventionist, Behaviour Support Worker, Child and Youth Care Worker, or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting children with complex behavioural, developmental, emotional, or social needs.
• Experience working in a therapeutic school, specialized education, inclusive learning, or community-based support environment.
• Training or certification in ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis), positive behaviour support, or other evidence-based behavioural intervention approaches.
• CPI, Mandt, TCI, or similar crisis prevention and intervention training is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits
• Annual Salary: $45,000
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• RSP contribution as per school policy.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary student support team.
• Meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on children's development and well-being.