Relief Child Care Educator

RDP; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic’s Child Care Centre is seeking a Relief Child Care Educator. Hours are on an as-needed basis; on-call relief supports the team and children daily.

The hourly rate starts at $20.70 per hour, with potential wage top-ups determined by certification level and government grant. On-site work at RD Polytechnic’s Child Care Centre, Alberta.

Qualifications

• Infant/Child First Aid certification is required.
• Clean Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check are required.
• Minimum Child Care Level 1 Educator with Day Care Qualification Certificate.
• Strong interpersonal and play skills; flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment in line with provincial standards.
• Implement problem solving and behavior modification strategies.
• Support play, both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist primary Educators with planned activities and daily routines.
• Provide supervision and holistic development support when primary Educators are unavailable.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Play skills

Flexibility of schedule

Energetic

Education

Infant/Child First Aid

Criminal Record Check & Child Intervention Record Check

Child Care Level 1 Educator, Day Care Qualification Certificate

WHMIS

Food Handlers Certificate

Level 2 or 3 Child Care Educator certification

1-year college certificate / university equivalency

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Relief Child Care Educator

Position Summary

Are you looking for casual work? Short term long term casual work? Do you have a passion in supporting the development for young children? Then we welcome you to join the team at Red Deer Polytechnic’s Child Care Centre .

Hours are on an as needed basis dependent upon operational and staffing needs.

The Relief Child Care Educator is responsible for providing quality child care that meets the needs of children and their families. The hourly rate for this position is starting at $20.70 per hour. In addition to the regular wage, your certification level will determine the wage top up from the government grant.

Position Responsibilities

Red Deer Polytechnic Children’s Program is looking for:

• A candidate that will maintain a safe environment in keeping with provincial standards
• A candidate that can implement problem solving strategies and behavior modification strategies
• Values the importance of play, both inside and out
• A candidate that will support the primary Child Care Educators in the delivery of planned activities and follow through with the routines for the day
• The Relief Educator helps support the holistic development and supervision of children when primary Educators are not available

Required Qualifications

• Infant/Child First Aid
• Clean Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check
• Minimum Child Care Level 1 Educator, Day Care Qualification Certificate
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent play skills, energetic and flexibility of schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Child Care Educator certification.
• Completion of a 1-year college certificate, or one year university equivalency.
• WHMIS
• Food Handlers Certificate

Salary or Hourly?

Hourly

Salary Starting at $22.18 per hour

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta’s economy and society to thrive.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .

Competition Number

Competition Number 2026-A-147

Employment Type

Employment Type Term-Certain Part-Time

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/07/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

Position End Date (if term-certain) 06/30/2027

Hours of Work

Hours of Work Hours are on an as needed basis dependent upon operational and staffing needs.

Open Date

Open Date 08/27/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/09/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP , we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you hold a valid First Aid Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you posses your Early Childhood Educator Level 1, 2 or 3?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing to work on a on-call basis? And have the flexibility to do so?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents