Level 2 Childcare Educator

Deer-Run-Community-Association; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Deer-Run Community Association in Calgary is seeking a Level 2 Childcare Educator to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities and responsive care.

Responsibilities include planning activities, observing development, maintaining a clean classroom, communicating with families, following health and safety procedures, and collaborating with a team to deliver quality

Qualifications

• Ability to provide attentive and compassionate care within policies and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of child development and positive guidance strategies.
• Excellent communication with parents, coworkers, and community partners.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and compassionate care to children in accordance with program policies and applicable childcare regulations.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, physical development, and social interaction.
• Observe children’s development and interests and use observations to support individual learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Support children with daily routines, including meals, snacks, toileting, handwashing, dressing, rest periods, and transitions.
• Promote positive behaviour through guidance, encouragement, and respectful communication.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding children’s daily experiences and development.
• Complete required documentation, including attendance records, observations, incident reports, and daily communication.
• Follow health, safety, hygiene, emergency, and child-protection procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other educators and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and program activities.
• Support an inclusive environment that respects children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

Level 2 Early Childhood Educator certification or equivalent

Job description

The Level 2 Childcare Educator is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment for children. The educator supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities, positive interactions, and responsive care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and compassionate care to children in accordance with program policies and applicable childcare regulations.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, physical development, and social interaction.
• Observe children’s development and interests and use observations to support individual learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Support children with daily routines, including meals, snacks, toileting, handwashing, dressing, rest periods, and transitions.
• Promote positive behaviour through guidance, encouragement, and respectful communication.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding children’s daily experiences and development.
• Complete required documentation, including attendance records, observations, incident reports, and daily communication.
• Follow health, safety, hygiene, emergency, and child-protection procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other educators and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and program activities.
• Support an inclusive environment that respects children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform other childcare-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Early Childhood Educator certification or equivalent, as required by the applicable provincial/territorial licensing authority.
• Current first aid and CPR certification.
• Clear background/police information check and vulnerable sector check,
• Knowledge of child development, early learning principles, and positive guidance strategies.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy childcare environment.

Skills and Attributes

• Patient, caring, and dependable.
• Strong understanding of children’s developmental needs.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Creative and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Respectful and culturally responsive.
• Reliable team player with good communication skills.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.

Working Conditions

The position involves working directly with children for extended periods and may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting children with daily activities. The educator must be able to maintain active supervision and respond appropriately to children’s needs throughout the day.

Please submit your resume by September 30, 2026.