Early Childhood Educator - Family Supports for Children with Disabilities- Windermere Center, AB

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to support children with special needs in Edmonton. Responsibilities include helping children in their learning environment and maintaining a safe atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have relevant certification and experience, and be passionate about making a difference. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including childcare discounts and a supportive environment.

Benefits

40% child care discount for Full-time employees

Opportunities for professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan (RRSP) with company match

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a support worker preferred.
• Familiarity with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR.

Responsibilities

• Help children with various degrees of need in the learning environment.
• Plan and implement programming based on needs of children.
• Effectively communicate and build a relationship with children and families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Support for Special Needs

Planning and Implementation

Education

Early Childhood Education Certification or B.Ed./Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Center: Windermere, AB

Pay Range: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As an Early Childhood Educator (Family Supports for Children with Disabilities), you will work side-by-side with families and children to provide enhanced support to children with special needs. Responsibilities include:

• Helping children with various degrees of need in the learning environment.
• Planning and implementing programming based on needs of children.
• Providing support to other classroom staff.
• Maintaining an environment that protects the well-being of children.
• Effectively communicating and building a relationship with children and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids

• We offer a 40% child care discount to Full-time employees & 10% to Part-time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field.
• Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match - this is free money!
• Full-time and Part-Time staff receive 6 days sick time per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are given 12 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 personal days off per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Education - Level 1,2 or 3 Certification OR B.Ed./Equivalent
• 2 years of experience as a support worker preferred
• Familiarity with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Must meet province requirements for childcare employment
• Current Standard First Aid and infant child CPR
• Current immunization and health assessment as per the local Minister of Health Requirements

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.