Relief Staff - Early Learning Childcare Educator

We are seeking experienced Early Learning Childcare Educators to support our childcare center's in a temporary relief capacity.  You will be working as part of our amazing team, implementing exciting and engaging daily activities that are based on the Flight Curriculum Framework. This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Learning Childcare Educator who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, their families and our community!

Location: There are three (3) locations:  Westmount location-11130-131 St, Edmonton Northwest - 12823-116 Ave or Inglewood School - 11515 -127 Street

Job Type: Temporary- Relief Position - No Guaranteed Hours

Salary & Benefits: This position pays between $17.50 and $19.00 per hour plus the Alberta Wage Enhancement depending on the Childcare Certification Level (2 or 3). 

Hours:  Centers are open between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm - Monday to Friday.  Shifts vary between 3-8 hours depending on the need.  Must be available to work with short notice. 

Start date: as soon as possible

Summary:

• The Early Learning Childcare Educator (ELCE) works as part of a team to care for children in a positive, compassionate, and respectful manner.
• Enhance the curriculum and the children's learning in many ways, in both planned and spontaneous play, by implementing activities and following the interest of the children between 12 months and 5 years.
• Program supervision in an environment that meets the children’s mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children.
• Maintain respectful communication with team members and parents regarding the children and the program.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 Alberta Childcare Certification 
• Experience working in a daycare with children age 1 to 5 years is required.
• Experience working in an Out-of-School Care setting, working with children age 5 - 12 is required.
• Able to work in a high energy environment with changing priorities 
• Clean Police Record Check (obtained within a 6 month period prior to start date)
• Standard First Aid with CPR/AED or Standard  Childcare First Aid with CPR/AED is required (obtained within a 6 month period prior to start date)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Organizational skills with ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Experience with HiMama software an asset
• Knowledge of Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework is an asset.

We are grateful to all who apply but will only contact the best-matched candidates for an interview.