Casual Early Childhood Educator

GetHired, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness initiatives

Career growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kepler Academy in Edmonton seeks a Casual Educator for our College Plaza location. You will lead activities to stimulate growth, support safety and well-being, and deliver infant to after-school programs in a dynamic, child-centered setting.

Join a fast-growing team that values professional development, modern childcare approaches, and a positive workplace culture with supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Child Development Certificate Alberta Level 1–3.
• Valid First Aid certificate (Standard Child Care / Level C).
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check within 6 months.
• Experience in childcare is an asset.
• Knowledge of Alberta Provincial Child Care Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead children in activities to stimulate development and ensure safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement programs for infants to after-school care.
• Organize activities that promote physical, cognitive, emotional and social growth.
• Assess children's needs and communicate progress with families and staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and assist with hygiene and routines.

Skills

Safety-first

Communication

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Child Development Certificate Alberta Level 1/2/3

Job description

Kepler Academy is looking for a Casual Educator at our College Plaza location.

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

• We areEdmonton and area's largest childcare provider
• Oursize and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatchedcareer potential including management and support roles
• Youwill be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facility
• Employeeshave access to our commitment to professional development
• Youwill become part of the change towards modern childcare includingExploratory Education™, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learning
• KeplerAcademy Educators will be part of an organization that has a vast teamdedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including aRegistered Dietician, Fitness Teacher, Education and Quality Assurance Team,Operations Support Team, Client Experience & Marketing Team, and HumanResources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have an opportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supportsgrowth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positiveworkplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

What do we need from you?

Early Childhood Educators at Kepler Academywill primarily lead children in activities to stimulate and develop theirintellectual, physical, and emotional growth and ensure their security andwell-being. You will also organize and implement programs for children rangingfrom infant care up to out-of-school-care.

As an Early Childhood Educator, we are lookingfor individuals with a passion for shaping young minds. You will play anintegral role in families lives by providing an enriched experience forchildren.

What will you do?

• Developand implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical,cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Leadactivities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, playing games,taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities toexpress creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music andphysical activity
• Planand maintain an environment that protects the health, security andwell-being of children
• Assessthe abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress orproblems with parents and other staff members
• Observechildren for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems andprepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Guideand assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing andtoilet habits
• Establishand maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and communityservice providers working with children
• Mayplan and organize activities for school-age children in child-careprograms before and after regular school hours
• Maysupervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators andearly childhood educator assistants
• Classroommaintenance and light cleaning duties required
• Mayconduct diaper changes and support with handwashing and hygiene

You will possess the following:

• Passionfor children that shines through in all you do
• Commitmentto continuous learning
• Safetyfirst attitude
• Abilityto communicate creatively with strong oral and written skills
• Understandingthat behaviors are a type of communication, and ability to translate theseto support the children's needs
• Positivereinforcement and feedback to encourage a child's growth and confidence
• Organizationaland time management skills
• Solidknowledge & understanding of the Provincial Child Care Regulations
• Playas a team player
• Criticalthinking skills and ability to respond to urgent needs
• Abilityto lift and carry children and equipment up to 50 pounds
• Abilityto engage in active play, including bending, kneeling, and sitting on thefloor
• Abilityto work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions

Required qualifications to work at KeplerAcademy:

• ChildDevelopment Certificate issued in the Province of Alberta, Level 1, 2 or 3
• ValidStandard Child Care / Level C First Aid certificate
• VulnerableSector Police Information Check issued within the past 6 months
• Previousexperience in childcare is considered as an asset
• Knowledgeof child development principles and best practices in early childhoodeducation
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills
• Abilityto work collaboratively with a diverse team of childcare professionals

Kepler Academy welcomes people from allbackgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diversecommunity of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equalopportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for allemployees and applicants.