Early Childhood Educator - Level 2

Kids-; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

35% off childcare services

20 days of backup childcare per year

Job summary

Kids & Company in Calgary is seeking a compassionate Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our team. You will support children's development across social, emotional, cognitive and physical domains while maintaining a safe, engaging classroom.

Responsibilities include documenting, implementing Emergent Curriculum, coordinating with therapists, and collaborating with teammates during transitions and meetings. You will help families and uphold standards in health and safety.

Qualifications

• ECE certification (Level 2 or 3) required.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• First Aid and CPR Level B valid.
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping.
• Implement an Emergent Curriculum.
• Support children’s emotional, physical, or behavioural well being; while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills.
• Maintain attendance, and health and safety checks.
• Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary.
• Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms.
• Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

ECE certification (Level 2 or 3)

Job description

Are you motivated to work everyday with the goal of helping little minds to develop and enrich their growth? If so, we are looking for you to join our team!

You must be able to reach for excellence, be a compassionate early childhood educator, display empathy, be trustworthy and willing to be empowered!

We currently have over 100 childcares across Canada and are constantly expanding; come and grow within the company!

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping
• Implement an Emergent Curriculum
• Support children’s emotional, physical, or behavioural well being; while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills
• Maintain attendance, and health and safety checks
• Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary
• Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms
• Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops

Specifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with children, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to utilize computer systems for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations
• Strong collaborator and team player
• Ability to take initiative in and out of the classroom
• Strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• ECE certified (Level 2 or 3)
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR Level B
• Ability to push, pull and lift up- to 45 pounds

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your dedication and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision exam) 100% covered by the company
• Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
• 35% off our child care services and receive 20 days of FREE back up child care per year!

Kids & Company is an equal opportunityemployer.

Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants.

If you require accommodation as a job applicant, please contact us by emailing [e-mail]