Early Years Educator - Level 2/3 certification (REQUIRED) - 1 Year Contract

Lead Educator

Certification Level 2 or Level 3-

Shift: 8:00 - 5:00pm (1 hour unpaid break)

Richmond daycare is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team. We provide care for 19months – 6 years old, located in the SW.

Skills and qualifications you have:

• Experience working with children aged 19 months - 6 years old.
• Enthusiastic, engaging and a passion for working with children.
• A flexible and positive attitude that is adaptable to change, stress, and daily challenges
• Ability to take the initiative and get things completed in a timely manner
• Must be reliable and responsible
• Knowledgeable with Early Learning and Child Care Regulation and Act
• Early Childhood Educator Certificate (Level 2) OR Diploma/Degree (Level 3) (REQUIRED)
• Current First Aid Certificate – level B (Preferred or willing to obtain)
• Calgary Police background check with vulnerable sector search completed within the last 6 months (Required or willing to obtain)

Job description

· Observations, planning and implementing programming

· Setting up classroom activities and materials, based on planning and observations

· Work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge

· Provide effective supervision, support classroom routines, and maintain behavioural expectations with children

· Assist children with self-help skills, including feeding, toileting, and diapering.

· Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians.

· Serving meals and snacks.

· Ensure classroom or play environment is kept sanitary and implement a cleaning schedule

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification - Level B (preferred)
• Calgary Police Clearance w/ vulnerable sector? (< 6 months) (preferred)
• Early Childhood Certification (Level 2 or 3) (required)

Work Location: In person