Early Childhood Educator - Downtown

Kepler Academy Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefit plan including health, d

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid education and internal growth

Employee discounts on childcare

Paid sick and vacation days

Job summary

Kepler Academy Inc. is seeking a Level 3 Early Childhood Educator to join our Sunlife downtown location in Edmonton. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, offering a supportive, growth-focused environment within a prominent childcare provider.

You will lead enriching programs for infants to school-age children, collaborate with a dedicated team, and grow professionally through ongoing PD opportunities and internal advancement paths.

Qualifications

• Passion for children and ongoing learning are essential.
• Safety-first mindset and strong communication are required.
• Knowledge of provincial childcare regulations is important.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage classroom and activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Lead activities by storytelling, singing, games, and creative play.
• Plan and maintain a healthy, safe environment for children.
• Assess abilities and discuss progress with parents and staff.
• Observe for learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports.
• Guide children in eating, dressing and toilet routines.
• Establish relationships with coworkers and community providers.
• May plan activities for school-age children before/after school.
• Supervise other educators and assistants.
• Classroom maintenance and light cleaning duties.

Skills

Passion for children

Continuous learning

Safety first

Creative communication

Behavior understanding

Positive reinforcement

Organizational skills

Regulations knowledge

Team player

Critical thinking

Physical stamina

Indoor/outdoor work

Education

Child Development Alberta Level 3

First Aid certificate (Standard Child Care Level C)

Vulnerable Sector Police Check (last 6 months)

Experience in childcare

Knowledge of child development principles

Job description

We are looking for a Level 3Early Childhood Educator to join our Sunlife downtown location.

Employment Type:Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

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
• Kepler Academy employees will be part of an organization that has a vast team dedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including a Registered Dietician, Fitness & Music Teacher, Operations Support Team, Client Experience & Engagement, and Human Resources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have anopportunity to be part of an organization that puts people first, supportsgrowth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strides for a positiveworkplace culture, and a competitive full 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 else is in It for you?

• Paid sick and wellness days

• Paid vacation days and additional stat holidays

• Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance

• Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships

• Paid education and internal growth opportunities

• Employee discounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40%

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 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!