Lead Preschool Educator - Level 2 or 3 certification (REQUIRED)

Lead Preschool Educator

Shift: 8:00 - 5:00pm (1 hour unpaid break)

Richmond daycare is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our team. We are providing care for ages 19months – 6 years , located in the SW.

Skills and qualifications you have:

• Experience working with children aged 19 months - 6 years old.
• Enthusiastic, engaging and a passion for working with children.
• A flexible and positive attitude that is adaptable to change, stress, and daily challenges
• Ability to take the initiative and get things completed in a timely manner
• Must be reliable and responsible
• Knowledgeable with Early Learning and Child Care Regulation and Act
• Early Childhood Educator Certificate OR Diploma/Degree - Level 2 or 3 (REQUIRED)
• Current First Aid Certificate – level B (Required or willing to obtain)
• Calgary Police background check with vulnerable sector search completed within the last 6 months (Required or willing to obtain)

Job description

· Observations, planning and implementing programming

· Setting up classroom activities and materials, based on planning and observations

· Work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge

· Provide effective supervision, support classroom routines, and maintain behavioural expectations with children

· Assist children with self-help skills, including feeding, toileting, and diapering.

· Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians.

· Serving meals and snacks.

· Ensure classroom or play environment is kept sanitary and implement a cleaning schedule

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Police clearance w/ vulnerable sector? within last 6 months (preferred)
• Early Childhood Certification (Level 2 or higher) (required)
• First Aid Certification - Level B (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-09