Job Description

To Apply:

Please send an email to

dcmanager@hsca.ca with the subject header of?"Application - Childcare Educator"

and include a one-page cover letter stating salary expectations, and a resume of no more than two pages. We thank all applicants, however only those who meet certain criteria will be contacted.

Job Title:?Childcare Educator (Maternity leave (fixed term), 12-18 months)

Department:?Childcare

Reports to:?Daycare & Out-of-School Care Manager

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 7:30am-5:30pm

Start Date:?As soon as possible

About HSCA:

HSCA is a charity that operates on the leading edge of community-serving organizations in Calgary. We champion programs and initiatives that strengthen the capacity of residents to have meaningful engagements with each other and the world around them. We are a vibrant community hub - creating welcoming spaces within and beyond our walls, both virtually and in-person; a place where communities of interest, mixed demographics (income, age, backgrounds, ethnicities, newcomers, housing type) converge to participate in a shared sense of community and connection with others. We build collaborative connections with organizations and initiatives to increase our impact, reach, and ensure efficiency of program and service delivery across organizations.

HSCA offers several programs and services which put our mission to preserve and enhance a healthy and vibrant quality of life to the residents of Hillhurst Sunnyside into action. These include childcare, facility rentals, recreation, markets, committees, and a range of community programs.

Position Description:

Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association is a vibrant, inclusive community centre offering community-based programming, childcare, sports and recreation facilities, and private hall rentals for business functions and special events.

The HSCA Childcare program is looking for a full-time childcare educator to cover a maternity leave in our childcare program. This position will be full-time starting in September. An ideal candidate would have experience working in a childcare setting specifically in the toddler rooms (ages 19 months to 2.5 years old) and hold a Level 2, or 3 Childcare Certificate. The candidate must be available to work 40 hours per week during the operating hours of 7:30 am-5:30 pm.

What We Offer:

Three weeks' vacation pay and ten (10) Wellness days yearly (pro-rated) Lieu time Competitive salary range based on childcare care certification 34,500-39,000 (exclusive of top-ups) Fully licensed facility Free parking and HSCA membership Community atmosphere in a fun and dynamic team

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

When in ratio, will provide primary supervision of the children in their room Administering necessary medications to children following the appropriate procedure Facilitating and following the children's room schedule & emergent curriculum plan Helping facilitate activities such as art/drama/gym games/free play and so forth Caring for the child's personal; social; emotional; physical and intellectual development and completing Nippissing Developmental Assessments Aiding as a mediator in child disputes Enforcing rules, guidelines and moral codes of behaviour Emergent Curriculum planning which includes completing monthly & weekly planning sheets as well as evaluations. Planning should be done during specific planning time only when staff aren't involved in direct care/supervision of children. Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within all spaces used Support in classrooms or programs as need Maintaining the upkeep of the room. Helping alter and update this in a timely fashion, so it's pleasing to the eye and retains the interest of the children within the program Forming a basic relationship with all parents involved in the program. Learning which child belongs to which parents and a little concerning their family circumstances Dealing with minor issues concerning parents and the program Maintaining the philosophies and beliefs of both the program and the HSCA as a whole Basic documentation concerning our children and issues within the program (see accident/incident reporting policy). Maintaining staff documentation and recommended records as required Attending all staff meetings as mandatory Clean program space as needed Sanitization of space, toys, learning materials as needed Updating other staff members where necessary, on all aspects of the program including child issues/parental issues/the program in general Consistent and appropriate use of the Communications Books to record and pass on all required information to absent staff members To show a basic understanding of key license codes and to be able to show these in everyday operation (ex: emergency evacuation procedure, lock down procedure, etc.) To ensure our children have as much fun as possible in a safe and controlled manner without harm to themselves, others, or the physical environment Knowledge of the HSCA policies Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Level 2, or 3 Childcare Certificate Clear Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector check) dated no more than 6 months prior to hire date or willing to obtain upon hiring Previous experience working in childcare a requirement

About HSCA as an Employer

HSCA is an equal opportunities employer. What does that mean? It means HSCA does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or conviction unrelated to employment, except where such discrimination constitutes a bona fide occupational requirement.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $34,500.00-$39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person