Child Care Worker PT Evenings (Temporary Contract Role)

Children's Cottage Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Cottage Society in Calgary is seeking a part-time Child Care Worker for evening shifts to support Nan’s Place, providing crisis nursery care for children aged newborn to nine.

This role requires a Level 1 ECE certificate (Level 2 or 3 preferred), three years of professional childcare experience, First Aid Level C, and clear police checks, with opportunities for extra shifts including Awake Overnight.

Qualifications

• Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certificate; Level 2 or 3 preferred.
• Three years’ experience caring for children in a professional environment.
• First Aid (Level C).
• Police Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check.
• Trainings within first 6 months: Suicide Intervention, Self-Harm, Indigenous Awareness, DEI Training.
• Brain Story training preferred.
• Must be able to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality care for children who are newborn to age 9.
• Maintaining a safe environment.
• Assisting children in their daily routines.
• Assisting children to cope with feelings of separation from their parents.
• Documentation of children’s daily activities.

Skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

ECE Level 1 Certificate

ECE Level 2/3 preferred

Job description

The Children’s Cottage Society, established in Calgary in 1986, provides crisis nursery, community respite, and family support programs to more than 3,500 children a year. The Society’s mission is to “Build strong children and safe, nurturing families through prevention programs and support services” and our vision is “Resilient children blossom in healthy families.”

Description

THE CHILDREN’S COTTAGE SOCIETY: NAN’S PLACE
CHILD CARE WORKER (Part Time Evenings)
**Contract to December 31, 2026**

Competition #NP-CCW-EVE

The Children’s Cottage Society, established in Calgary in 1986, provides crisis nursery, community respite, and family support programs to more than 3,500 children a year. The Society’s mission is to “Build strong children and safe, nurturing families through prevention programs and support services” and our vision is “Resilient children blossom in healthy families.”

Nan’s Place provides 24-hour care for up to 3 nights for up to 20 children under the age of 9 when their families are in crisis and have no other alternatives for childcare help.

The Child Care Worker will be a strong team player in our organization who is responsible for the day-to-day care of the children staying at the Crisis Nursery. This role assists with the planning of daily activities for the children according to their developmental needs.

WORK LOCATION:
Child and Family Centre – 1804 Home Road NW T3B 1H1

HOURS/WAGE:

• PT is a 4 on/ 4 off shift rotation, 5-hour shifts (4:00 pm to 9:00 pm)
• Salary is $20,075 per year
• Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certificate (ECE); Level 2 or 3 preferred
• Three years’ experience caring for children in a professional environment.
• First Aid (Level C)
• Completion of a Police Check WITH Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check.
• Must have the following trainings completed within the first 6 months of employment: Suicide Intervention, Self-Harm, Indigenous Awareness, DEI Training.
• Completion of Brain Story preferred
• Opportunity to work additional shifts if needed, including Awake Overnight and Day Shifts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Benchmark level 5 required).
• Proficient use of computers including ability to document using a database

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing quality care for children who are newborn to age 9.
• Maintaining a safe environment.
• Assisting children in their daily routines.
• Assisting children to cope with feelings of separation from their parents.
• Documentation of children’s daily activities.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• A Police Information Check, WITH a vulnerable sector search, is required upon commencement of employment (Note: it is recommended to apply for your Police Check early as to avoid delays in Employment. Please refer to: Police Information Checks ).
• A Child Intervention Record Check is required upon commencement of employment (Note: it is recommended to apply early to avoid delays in Employment. Please refer to Child Intervention Checks Alberta ).
• Applicants must provide proof of qualifications prior to Job Offer.Education obtained from out of country must have documentation of equivalency.
• Must be able to work in Canada.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, we will only contact those applicants selected for an interview.