Casual Early Childhood Educator - Sherwood Park

Kepler Academy Inc.; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kepler Academy in Sherwood Park, Alberta is seeking a Casual On Call Educator at our Emerald Hills location to guide and support children's growth in a dynamic, learner-led setting.

You will lead activities that promote physical, cognitive, and social development, manage daily routines, and work as part of a dedicated team to create a safe, engaging environment for children from infant to before/after school care.

Qualifications

• Alberta Child Development Certificate is required.
• Standard First Aid/Level C certification required.
• Vulnerable Sector Check within the past 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities to support physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Plan and implement programs for children from infant to before/after school care.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for all children.
• Record progress and communicate with families and staff as needed.
• Assist with diaper changes, handwashing, and hygiene as required.
• Collaborate with coworkers to support child-led learning and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity in teaching

Safety-first attitude

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Physical stamina

Education

Alberta Child Development Certificate (Level 1-3)

First Aid Certificate (Level C)

Vulnerable Sector Police Check (recent)

Job description

Kepler Academy is looking for a Casual On Call Educator at our Emerald Hills 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 including Exploratory 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 anopportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supportsgrowth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positiveworkplace culture, and a competitive compensation package.

Our strong commitment to a supportiveworkplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler AcademyCentres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a funworkplace! If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excitedto hear from you!

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 to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music andphysical activity
• Planand maintain an environment that protects the health, security andwell-being of children
• Assess the 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 and prepare 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 and early 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

Do you not meet the minimum requirements? Westill want to hear from you! We are always excited to hear from individualsexcited to be part of the childcare industry.

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.

Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization!