Job Description

Kidz Choice Preschool is a licensed early childhood program committed to nurturing curious, capable, and confident learners. We offer full day play based programming for children ages 3 to 5 with flexible options for families. We believe in team work, compassion, and meeting every child where they're at. We follow the Calgary Board of Education calendar, including all major holidays and school breaks. We also provide organizational days and ongoing professionals development opportunities to support our staffs growth and success.

We are currently hiring for the position of

Full Time Classroom Assistant for the September 2025 - June 2026 school year

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This is a contract position and there is potential for long term employment.

The successful candidate will work closely with our lead educators to support a mixed-age group of children in a warm, respectful, and responsive classroom environment. The ideal candidate has experience supporting children with behavioral and/or high needs challenges and can contribute to a calm, caring, and collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications:

Level 2 or 3 Early Childhood Educator Certificate

Must Have or be willing to obtain a valid First Aid / CPR Certification

Must Have or be willing to obtain a valid Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

Experience working with preschool aged children

Knowledge of Alberta's Early Learning and Childcare Act and Regulations

Familiarity with Alberta Curriculum Framework - Flight - is an asset

Characteristics and Responsibilities:

Provides assistance to and takes direction from the Lead Teacher

Ensures that the health, safety and well being of each child is the utmost priority

Assist in managing behaviors using positive guidance strategies

Organized and works well both as part of a collaborative team as well as independently

Supervise outdoor play and mealtimes

Help facilitate play-based learning activities, contribute to planning and reflection

Self-motivated, responsible, reliable, dependable, positive and enthusiastic

Communicates effectively with children, their families and staff members

Attends all staff meetings, toy washing days, non-instructional days and any other events scheduled outside of regular class times

Performs cleaning and preparation tasks that include lifting, carrying and pushing classroom furniture

Willingness to perform other duties and tasks as outlined in the contract

We thank all applicants for applying. Only applicants selected for an employment interview will be notified. Do not call the preschool with inquiries.

To apply, please submit

current resume with cover letter and at least three references

to Jen at director@kidz-choice.ca. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in a delay or rejection in the processing of the application

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Licence/Certification:

Level 2 or 3 Alberta Childhood Educator Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person