Early Childhood Educators - Westlink

GetHired, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Vacation days

Benefits package

Employee discounts

Education opportunities

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Kepler Academy is hiring Early Childhood Educators at our Westlink location in Edmonton. You will lead enriching activities that stimulate intellectual, physical, and emotional growth for children from infants to out-of-school care.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and continuous development within a supportive team. We value passionate educators with Alberta certifications, strong communication, and a commitment to families.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of childcare professionals.
• Knowledge of provincial child care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
• Lead activities such as stories, songs, games, and art to stimulate learning.
• Plan and maintain a safe, clean environment for children.
• Observe children for learning or behavioural needs and report to parents or supervisor.
• Support with eating, dressing, and hygiene; assist with diaper changes as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other staff when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Creative engagement

Education

Alberta Child Development Certificate (Level 1-3)

First Aid certificate (Level C)

Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Job description

Kepler Academy is looking for Early Childhood Educators at our Westlink location.

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

• We are Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider
• Our size and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatched career potential including management and support roles
• You will be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facility
• Employees have access to our commitment to professional development
• You will become part of the change towards modern childcare including Exploratory 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 an opportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

Our strong commitment to a supportive workplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler Academy Centres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a fun workplace! If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excited to 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 1, 2 or 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 partof a Top Choice Childcare organization!