Early Learning & Care Supervisor

Kids Kottage Foundation  

Early Learning & Care Supervisor 

Are you passionate about seeing a community where every child has a place to be cared for in times of need? Bring that passion to Kids Kottage Foundation! 

About us:   

Kids Kottage provides care and shelter for children who may be facing a crisis. Established in 1995, Kids Kottage is a not-for-profit and charitable organization licensed to provide 24-hour residential care for children aged 0-10. 

The Opportunity:  

We are looking for a full-time Early Learning & Care Supervisor. Hours of work include Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, the role requires flexibility  to work occasional evenings , weekends, and overnight  shifts as needed to ensure proper supervision and across all operational hours. 

The Early Learning & Care Supervisor provides leadership in program development, play‑based learning, and high‑quality program delivery for children ages 0–10. This role ensures that early learning experiences reflect current child development research, regulatory requirements, and the organization’s Practice Framework. The Supervisor supports, guides, and mentors Lead staff and Childcare staff to deliver responsive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate programming. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Design, implement, and oversee age‑appropriate, culturally responsive, and play‑based programming. 
• Create weekly/monthly program plans, activity guides, and learning invitations for all age groups. 
• Monitor, observe, and assess program delivery to ensure high-quality early learning experiences. 
• Evaluate program effectiveness using developmental indicators, observations, and documentation. 
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional support to staff. 
• Lead sessions on program planning and delivery. 
• Model best practices in play-based learning, child-guided interactions, and trauma‑informed care. 
• Collaborate with staff to ensure environments and activities are inclusive and accessible for all children. 
• Work closely with the leadership team to align program goals with organizational mission and standards. 
• Communicate programming expectations and updates clearly to staff. 
• Support staff in maintaining safe, clean, and organized environments that promote exploration and independence. 
• Ensure programming meets or exceeds all provincial childcare regulations, health and safety requirements, and accreditation standards. 

Qualifications:  

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Care, or related field (ECE Level 3 or equivalent preferred). 
• Demonstrated experience in program planning and delivery, or early learning leadership. 
• Strong understanding of child development, play-based learning, and emergent childcare models. 
• Experience providing guidance, mentorship, or peer leadership in an early learning setting. 
• Creativity and a passion for designing engaging learning environments. 
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. 

Core Competencies:  

• Program Oversight : Skilled in developing and guiding high-quality, play-based learning programs. 
• Child Development Expertise : Deep understanding of developmental stages from infancy to school age. 
• Coaching & Mentorship : Ability to support, motivate, and build capacity in staff teams. 
• Collaboration : Works effectively with teams and contributes to a positive workplace culture. 
• Problem Solving & Adaptability : Responds to emerging needs with flexibility and creativity. 
• Professionalism & Integrity : Upholds organizational values, confidentiality, and ethical practice. 

Work Environment:  

• Crisis Nursery, located at Street Edmonton, T5E 4G3  
• The Crisis Nursery provides 24-hour care for children 10 and under.  
• 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Flexibility is required in availability for shifts in the evening with the occasional evening, overnight and weekend as needed. 

Benefits & Remuneration:  

• The annual wage for this position is $60,000-$70,000 per year based on education and experience. 
• Comprehensive, competitive, extended health benefits package for full time positions of 30 hours a week or more. 
• For more information, please check out our website: 
• Application Deadline : March 23, 2026 

**We appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview. **  

At Kids Kottage Foundation, we believe that justice, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission of protecting children, supporting caregivers, and strengthening families. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment where all children, caregivers, staff, and community members feel valued, heard and empowered. 

We encourage all candidates who self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities to apply. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please contact