Kids Connection Childcare is a warm, community focused centre serving families in High River and Diamond Valley. We believe in responsive relationships, play based learning, and calm, well organized environments where children feel safe, curious, and capable.
Role Summary
You will create joyful, engaging, and safe learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Level 2/3 applicants may take on lead educator responsibilities, coaching peers and helping with room planning and documentation.
What You Will Do
Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families, greet every child by name and share daily updates
Plan and extend play based, developmentally appropriate experiences that follow children's interests
Keep children safe, maintain supervision at all times, complete head counts and risk assessments, and follow health and hygiene routines
Observe learning, document with photos and notes, and share documentation with families and the team
Set up calm, organized environments, rotate materials, and keep rooms tidy and inviting
Collaborate with teammates on schedules, ratios, and room coverage, communicate clearly and professionally
Follow all centre policies and Alberta child care licensing requirements
For Level 3, model best practice, mentor peers, support program planning, and contribute to onboarding of new staff
Qualifications
Alberta ECE Certification, Level 2 or Level 3, current and in good standing
Current Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level B or C, or willing to obtain before start date
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, and Child Intervention Record Check, completed within the last 6 months or in progress
Experience in a licensed child care program, practicum or paid, strong asset
Knowledge of Alberta's FLIGHT framework, Montessori and Emergent or willingness to learn
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills, dependable and punctual
Able to lift, bend, and be active on the floor, indoors and outdoors, in all seasons
Schedule
Full time
Shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive hourly wage plus benefits
Paid orientation and ongoing professional learning
Employee child care discount, subject to availability
Vacation pay and statutory holidays as per Alberta Employment Standards
Supportive leadership, clear policies, and growth opportunities
How To Apply
Submit your resume and a short note about why this role fits you. Please include your Alberta ECE level and your location.
Email
: Diamondvalley@kcchildcare.ca
Subject line
: ECE Level 2 or 3, [Your Name]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.50-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Experience:
Early childhood education: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Registered early childhood educator (required)
Work Location: In person
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