Childcare Educator

Job summary

Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment while planning age-appropriate activities to support children's development. Build positive relationships with families and team members while maintaining classroom sanitation and safety standards.

Job details

About the Role We are looking for Educators for our Calgary South East Seton Active Start location. We are looking for candidates who possesses a strong understanding of child development, exceptional engagement skills, and a dedication to fostering positive relationships with both children and colleagues. The ideal candidates will be dependable, adaptable, fluent in English, and exhibit outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Prior experience is required, and candidates must possess Alberta Child Care certification levels 1 (with experience), 2, or 3, along with current criminal record check (with vulnerable sector search) and first aid certification. Please note that we are hiring for the following 2 positions: Full-time educator for a permanent role Full-time educator for a mat-leave coverage role (with a possibility to become a permanent educator at the end of the term - July 2027) Key Responsibilities Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for preschool and OSC classrooms. Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and team members. Observe and document children's development and communicate progress with families and supervisors. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized classroom in accordance with Alberta Health Services and licensing requirements. Ensure active supervision of children at all times and follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures. Support children's individual needs while encouraging exploration, independence, and learning through play. Work collaboratively with coworkers to maintain ratios and create a positive team environment. Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing training as required. Qualifications Alberta Early Childhood Educator Level 1, 2 or 3 (with experience) Certification (required). Previous experience working with infants or young children in a licensed childcare setting is preferred. Current Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification. Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check. Strong knowledge of Alberta childcare licensing regulations and health and safety practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Patient, caring, dependable, and passionate about early childhood education. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking initiative when needed. Strong organizational and time management skills. Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs, sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and actively engage with children throughout the day. Why Join Active Start? Childcare discount for full-time employees. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Holiday and sick day benefits. Health benefits package for full-time staff. Competitive wages (posted wages will have government top up added). Access to spacious indoor and outdoor play areas for gross motor activities in all weather conditions.

What you’ll do

Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment while planning age-appropriate activities to support children's development. Build positive relationships with families and team members while maintaining classroom sanitation and safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Alberta Child Care certification (Level 1, 2, or 3) and possess current first aid and criminal record check documentation. Previous experience in a licensed childcare setting is preferred along with strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Childcare discount
• Professional development
• Career advancement
• Holiday pay
• Sick days
• Health benefits package

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Child development
• Engagement skills
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Classroom management
• First aid
• CPR
• Active supervision
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• Lifting Ability
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Child Development
• Emergency Procedures
• English Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• Preschool Education
• Proactivity
• Social Development
• Time Management
• Engagement Skills

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Childcare Director
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

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