Daycare coordinator

First Step Kids; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

First Step Kids in Calgary, AB, seeks an experienced early childhood educator to support developmental learning and daily care for preschool children. You will plan learning activities, maintain equipment, and collaborate with staff to ensure safe, healthy environments.

Requirements include 2–3 years of experience, a college diploma or certificate (1–2 years), and ECE level 2 certification, plus First Aid and CPR. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• College diploma/certificate (1–2 years) from a program related to child care.
• 2–3 years of child care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s development to plan learning activities.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Storytelling and engaging children through activities.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Guide children in eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Observe children for learning or behavioural concerns and report to supervisors.
• Submit written observations to educators.
• Discuss progress at staff meetings.
• Support licensing regulations and safety practices.
• Collaborate with coworkers and community service providers.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Observation & reporting

Education

College diploma/certificate (1–2 years)

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

EXPERIENCE

2 years to less than 3 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Child care centre
• Urban area

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• Order supplies and equipment
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child‑care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

SUPERVISION

• 3-4 people

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Child development worker (ECE level 2)
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Children

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Pre‑school education

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask