Early Childhood Educator

St Albert Daycare Society (SADCS) is looking for outgoing, kind, energetic staff who has a passion for working with children and families! If you are a team player who can bring something new and exciting to SADCS we want you to apply!

Full and part-time early childhood educators starting wage is $16/hr. This will be dependent on Level and experience. This does not include top up by the Government of Alberta.

Job Description:

• Assist room lead with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• Provide input for bi-annual assessment of children's development
• Maintain the cleanliness of the room
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Keep accident reports
• Maintain confidentiality
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Plan both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Attend in-service and staff meetings
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations
• Have knowledge of Emerging Curriculum and Flight Curriculum
• Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behavior
• Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children. We are looking for Educators that are passionate about childcare and want to make this a career not just another job!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.24 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Early Childhood Educator Level 1, 2 or 3 (required)

Work Location: In person