Educator

Our Vision: Where Igniting Children’s Potential is Our Passion
Kids@ Churchill Park is a non-profit child care and family support agency providing quality child care and early learning opportunities to Calgary families. We have been both pioneers and leaders in this field for fifty years. Our 7 programs include 6 group child care centres, 1 out of school child care centre, and approximately 40 Calgary family day homes (actual numbers can vary). We serve the child care needs of children from young infants to school age. As a non-profit charitable agency it is our mandate to support family life, healthy child development, and early learning. Within each licensed program, Kids@ Churchill Park works hard to exceed provincial standards in all areas. We invest in quality programs and services that enhance a child’s development, and promote a child’s well-being through program services and an emergent curriculum that builds upon the imagination and potential of each child. Kids@ Churchill Park teams are deeply committed to their own professional learning so that they can continue to offer the best in Calgary child care. For additional information about Kids@ Churchill Park, please go to our website at https://www.churchillpark.ca/ (https://www.churchillpark.ca/)

Profile of Kids@ Churchill Park - Pump-kin Patch Child Care Centre:

Serving children ages 0 months to 6 years
Program runs 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Monday to Friday
7.5 hour shift with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break
Location: 150 6th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 3Y7

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment to all the children in the facility
Meeting the emotional, social, physical, intellectual needs of the children
Implementing open-ended art activities to encourage the use of their imagination which makes them confident in sharing their own unique ideas
Arranging the classroom environment to meet the program’s vision and objectives
Continually observing and assessing children in the group and creating individual portfolios to document each child’s growth and development
Maintaining confidentiality
Keeping all relevant records, checklists, attendance and timesheets updated
Attending staff meetings, internal and external workshops
Assuring that all licensing regulations are understood and met

Qualifications, Skills and Professional Attributes

Alberta Child Care Certification level 2 minimum
Valid First Aid Certificate and Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
Demonstrate knowledge of current best practices and work standards in Early Learning and Childhood Care and Education
Experience in observing, documenting and planning an emergent program
Knowledge of Alberta’s curriculum model FLIGHT an asset
Demonstrate knowledge of Alberta Child Care Licensing Regulation
Effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues
Demonstrate teamwork abilities and flexibility
Excellent organization and time management skills
Willing to learn, open to feedback and shared leadership
Willing to participate in professional development opportunities

Wages and Benefits

Competitive wages plus Government Wage Top Up Funding
After successful completion of probation:
• Recognition of your birthday with a paid day off
2 weeks' vacation
3 flex days
+ sick days
25% child care discount
Comprehensive Health Benefits after 6 months of employment