Early Childhood Educator Job in Calgary, Alberta

START DATE: August 25th, 2023 (Hiring throughout summer) Looking for the next step in your ECE career? Now hiring Educators and Mentors at TOPP KIDS Out Of School Clubs/ Foundation OOSC Educators wanted! (Calgary & Okotoks) TOPP KIDS Out of School Clubs is a blend of Childcare, recreation, and education delivered first by developing positive relationships and mentorships between participants, educators and communities using our PLAY, GROW, LAUGH & LEARN framework. We serve 9 communities across Calgary and Okotoks, hosting 14 Out of school care and KindiClub enrichment programs and camps during those “critical hours” before and after school, and throughout the summer for children ages 5 -12 . Our focus on providing a PLAY-focused curriculum with educational and developmental benefits that develop LIFE SKILLS*, while also placing emphasis on providing safe, affordable, accessible, high-quality care. Our core concept is simple: WE GROW PEOPLE – We focus on providing opportunities for growth and education for professionals and children sector-wide. We lead the sector in OOSC programs- providing safe, nurturing, and creative environments for children using our "Play, Laugh, Learn & Grow" philosophy. We pride ourselves on our team of early childhood educators and professionals, trained to use their creativity and personal strengths to create innovative programming with children and build meaningful relationships with families and communities. Our Team: The strength of our program is in the experience, expertise, and dedication of our staff. "Family Members" (our educators) are provided with ongoing training, resources, and the freedom to create a unique learning environment following our guidelines. We provide many opportunities for educators to share ideas and grow professionally. Our team creates a caring and nurturing atmosphere that fosters each child's creativity and positive self-image. We strive to strengthen each child's own identity while instilling LIFE SKILLS critical to healthy development. Job Description: Become a "ROOM LEAD"! ROOM LEAD As a Room Lead, you will be a dynamic leader with expertise in Early Childhood Education focused on developing the growth and quality of your TOPP KIDS program, working as the Program Coordinators right hand / support /Alternate Supervisor. You will work closely with the Front Line team as well as the Leadership teams of multiple TOPP KIDS programs to create a rich environment for children, families and staff to reach their full potential. You will be responsible for ensuring your portfolio duties are executed with excellence- outlined in your portfolio. You will act as a support to everyone on the team and be in charge of repair and maintenance, files, Timesavr, audits, and the Quality control processes. ROOM LEAD additional qualities/skills needed are: •Strong relationship building skills with teams, families, children and community • Ability to lead using TK Brand Standards and Best Practices • Adaptable • Strong communicator, both written and oral • Knowledge and familiarity with the jurisdiction of the Alberta Child Care Act and child care Best Practices • Possession of basic computer and technological skills, especially Word, Excel, Adobe, and internet (preparation of documents in various formats such as PDF, Word, etc., electronic file naming, uploading documents). • Ability to maintain confidentiality of company practices/ staff / or occurrences that may arise •Attention to detail with a focus on goals. • Excellent follow-up skills and takes initiative. * ***And most of all, HAVE FUN!!! **** The minimum qualifications required to successfully perform this role: 2 years of Early Childhood Education or related experience, a minimum of a Level 1 Alberta ECE Certification, and reliable transportation The successful candidate must hold or be willing to complete a First Aid Certification and a Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. We currently are looking to also fill the following positions: *Active play Coordinator- Science, Multi-Culturalism & Events portfolio *Active play Coordinator- Arts & Expression portfolio *Active play Coordinator- Active Play & Physical Literacy portfolio *Room Lead - KindiClub We are currently hiring for locations including: * St. Mary's School (Okotoks) * Coventry Hills Elementary (N.E) * Prince Of Wales Elementary (SE) * St. Philip F.A Elementary (SE) * Maple Ridge Elementary (SE) * Copperfield Elementary (SE) * Evergreen Elementary (SW) * Holy Child Elementary (SE) * McKenzie Lake Elementary (SE) Were are looking for strong and dynamic leaders to APPLY TODAY and JOIN OUR FAMILY! For more information or to schedule an interview, contact us online at www. toppkids .com ! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time