Early Childhood Educator Job in Calgary, Alberta

We are a staffing agency whose client, Churchill Park Family Care Society, is looking for a full time Team Support Educator for their PlayPenn location and their Bright Lights location. This position will be working with all ages from infants to 6 years. Churchill Park is a non-profit, accredited child care agency that has been providing quality child care programs and family support services in Calgary since 1970. Job Description • Team Support Staff will assist primary educators in creating an, organized, safe, sanitary and warm environment to promote children’s health and well-being and maintain a psychologically safe environment for each child and the group as a whole. They will implement Churchill park Family Care Society’s philosophy of Early Childhood Education and care and assist primary educators in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate variety of activities that supports and promotes the development of all children. Using the principles of emergent curriculum, Team Support Staff will seek and incorporate children’s interests and input in the programming. Team Support Staff will build and maintain positive relationships with parents, colleagues and children in their care. They will assist primary educators with any relevant forms and reports, daily records managing a family information board, and each child’s personal portfolio. Qualifications and Skills • Alberta Child Care Staff Certification (CDA/Level 1 with willingness to upgrade, CDW/Level 2 or CDS/Level 3) • Knowledge of Emergent Curriculum or the Early Learning Curriculum Framework an asset • Absolutely must be patient, kind and loving • Child Care First Aid • Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search Hours • 37.5 hours/week with exact shifts based on the needs of the centre Compensation & Benefits • Competitive wages based on qualifications, plus accreditation top up • Wage increase after 3 months of employment • Comprehensive benefits plan after six months of employment • Wellness days, paid sick days, paid special recognition days Start Date • As soon as suitable candidates are found How to Apply If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in an opportunity to work for a well-recognized organization that promotes professional and team development, we want to hear from you! Please submit cover letter and resume to Jane Leopatra, Collaborative Childcare Staffing Solutions Inc. All applications are treated as confidential. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about Churchill Park Family Care Society, please visit their website at www.....ca For more information about Collaborative Childcare Staffing Solutions, please visit our website at www.....com