Opening Date: April 9, 2026

Closing Date: When a suitable candidate is found

Start Date: April 15, 2026

Our Vision: Where Igniting Children’s Potential is Our Passion

Kids@ Churchill Park is a non-profit child care and family support agency providing quality child care and early learning opportunities to Calgary families. We have been both pioneers and leaders in this field for fifty years. We serve the child care needs of children from young infants to school age. As a non-profit charitable agency it is our mandate to support family life, healthy child development, and early learning. Within each licensed program, Kids@ Churchill Park exceeds provincial standards in all areas. We invest in quality programs and services that enhance a child’s development, and promote a child’s well-being through program services and an emergent curriculum that builds upon the imagination and potential of each child. Kids@ Churchill Park teams are deeply committed to their own professional learning so that they can continue to offer the best in Calgary child care. For additional information about Kids@ Churchill Park, please go to our website at https://www.churchillpark.ca/ (https://www.churchillpark.ca/)

Profile of Kids@ Churchill Park - Kahanoff Child Care Centre:

• Serving children ages 0 months to 6 years
• Program runs 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday
• 7.5 hour shift with a 1 hour unpaid break, Monday to Friday
• Location: 105 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1A1

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports the safety, belonging, and meaningful participation of all children.
• Meet the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs of the children, including those with extra support needs
• Implement developmentally appropriate, open-ended learning experiences, including art and play-based activities, that encourage creativity, confidence, and self-expression.
• Arrange and maintain the learning environment in alignment with the program’s vision and objectives
• Observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning and development, contributing to individual portfolios and inclusive support documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including attendance, documentation, checklists, and timesheets
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Keeping all relevant records, checklists, attendance and timesheets updated
• Participate in staff meetings, professional learning opportunities, and internal and external workshops.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure all licensing standards are understood and consistently met

Qualifications, Skills and Professional Attributes

• Alberta Child Care Certification level 2 minimum
• Valid First Aid Certificate and Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
• Demonstrate knowledge of current best practices and work standards in Early Learning and Childhood Care and Education
• Experience in observing, documenting and planning an emergent program
• Knowledge of Alberta’s curriculum model FLIGHT an asset
• Demonstrate knowledge of Alberta Child Care Licensing Regulation
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues
• Demonstrate teamwork abilities and flexibility
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Willing to learn, open to feedback and shared leadership
• Willing to participate in professional development opportunities

Wages and Benefits

• Competitive wages plus Government Wage Top Up Funding
• After successful completion of probation:
• • Recognition of your birthday with a paid day off
• 2 weeks' vacation
• 3 flex days
• 9 sick days
• 25% child care discount
• Comprehensive Health Benefits after 6 months of employment

Kids@ Churchill Park is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit.