Shift Lead (Childcare)

Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 71,635,200 - 83,096,832; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Kids Kottage Foundation in Edmonton is seeking a Shift Lead (Childcare) to provide on-floor leadership, supervise staff, and deliver high-quality childcare in a 24/7 setting. The role involves weekly activity planning, trauma-informed practices, coaching frontline staff, coordinating shifts, and participating in on-call rotations to support admissions, crises management, and daily routines.

A certificate or diploma in Early Learning & Child Care is required, along with 1–2 years in a licensed

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Early Learning & Child Care, Child and Youth Care, or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a licensed childcare or child/youth program.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Clear Police Checks and vulnerable sector checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and post weekly activity plans aligned with development principles.
• Lead on-floor during shifts, assess staffing needs, and escalate as needed.
• Supervise routines (feeding, toileting, bathing, playtime, meals, naptime).
• Coach and mentor frontline staff and participate in on-call rotation.
• Communicate shift updates and incidents to supervisors and team.
• Support staff with behavior guidance, risk assessments, and crisis management.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful work environment.
• Attend shift-lead team meetings and contribute to program planning.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities per framework.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Trauma-informed care

Education

Certificate or diploma in Early Learning & Child Care

1–2 years in licensed childcare

Tools

First Aid Level C

Job description

Kids Kottage Foundation

Shift Lead (Childcare)

Are you passionate about seeing a community where every child has a place to be cared for in times of need? Bring that passion to Kids Kottage Foundation!

About us:

Established in 1995, Kids Kottage is a charitable organization that provides24/7 care and shelter for children aged 0-10 who cannot safely remain at home during times of crisis.

The Opportunity:

Weare lookingfor1full-timeShift Lead(Childcare):

• Wednesdays to Saturdays(40 hoursper week)– rotatingschedule ofevenings (12:30pm-10:30pm)one weekand days (7:15am-5:15pm)the other week.

• All childcare positions arerequiredto work one weekend shift per week.

The Shift Leadis responsible forproviding on-floor leadership,focusing onhigh-quality childcare practices, and supporting smooth day-to-day program operations. This role includes weekly planning for developmentallyappropriate activities, acting as thefirstpointof authority fordecision-makingduring assigned shifts, coaching and mentoring front-line staff, andparticipatingin the on-call rotation. The Shift Lead models professionalism,demonstratesstrong knowledge of child development, and ensures that the environment is safe, inclusive, and engaging for children.

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and post weekly activity plans aligned with child development principles and early learning frameworks.

• Act as the on-floor leader during the shift, responding to immediate issues,andstaffingneeds;andescalating matters to leadership whenappropriate.

• Attendsthedaily routines of children (feeding, toileting, bathing) and supervises children during playtime,mealsand naptime, modellingdevelopmentallyappropriatepracticesincludingtrauma-informedandchild-centered approaches.

• Delegate tasks effectively tomaintainsafe ratios, supervision, and workflow.

• Communicate shift updates, incidents, and relevant information to supervisorsand team members.

• Support staff with behavior guidance, risk assessments, and crisis management.

• Promote a collaborative, respectful work environment.

• Attendshift-leadteammeetings,contribute toprogramplanning,and ensure consistencyacross team members.

• Implementsqualitychildcareactivitiesin alignment with the Kids Kottage Practice Framework.

• Respondsto crisis calls and supportsadmissions and discharges as needed.

Qualifications:

• Certificate or diploma in Early Learning & Child Care, Child and Youth Care, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 1–2years’experience in a licensedchildcareor child/youth program.

• Experience ina leadershiproleis an asset.

• Provides andmaintainsclear Police Information Checks with Vulnerable Sectorand Child Intervention Record Checksaccording to policy andprocedures.** Please note that as per our accreditation standards, an employment offer cannot be made until we receiveboth checks(dated within the last six monthsof anticipated start date).

• Current certification inFirst Aid Level C.

• Ability toparticipatein the on-call rotation toprovideafter-hoursguidance, problem-solving, and staffing support(1 week every 5-6 weeks).

Core Competencies:

• Child Development Knowledge:Comprehensive knowledge of child development, early learning principles, and effective behaviour guidance strategies.

• Communication Skills:Exceptional communication abilities for building positive relationships with children, families, and team members.

• Leadership:Strong leadership skills, including effective delegation, sounddecision-making, and skilled conflict resolution.Proven coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to provide supportive, constructive feedback.

• Problem Solving &Adaptability:Calm, organized, and solution-focused approach, especially in highpressure or rapidly changing situations.Advancedproblem-solvingskills, with strong judgment and situational awareness.

• Child Centered &Trauma Informed:Understanding of traumainformed care and culturally responsive practices, ensuring inclusive and supportive environments.

Work Environment:

• Kids Kottage –Sunbeam Kottage,locatedat 13308 101 Street Edmonton, T5E 4G3

• Temporary home thatprovides 24-hour care for children 10 and under.

Benefits & Remuneration:

• The hourly range for this position is $25.00to$29.00per hour, based on education and experience.

• Comprehensive, competitive, extended health benefits packageforfull-timepositions of 30 hours a week or more.

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