Job Description

Job description

Department:

Community Development

Compensation:

$22.28-29.79

Early Childhood Educator

Hours of work:

8 per day / 40 per week

Educator Days of work:

Monday - Friday

Audience for posting:

Internal/External

Full-Time, Continuous

About the position:

Early Childhood Educators (ECE) are responsible for guiding and instructing children, from infancy through to school age, in various developmental areas and life skills. ECE's will plan and implement programming according to the philosophy of Wildflowers Childcare, Alberta Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) regulations, Flight, Alberta's ELCC framework and other policies and regulations that may be applicable. All educators are expected to work collaboratively as part of the team and provide inclusive and diverse programming to meet each child's needs. Educators can be assigned to work at both our Early Learning and Out of school care programs.

Work performed:

Ensure the safety and well-being of each child in your care. Plan and implement an early learning program to ensure high quality care of all children. Design and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children Create, plan and prepare interesting and imaginative child-led activities that meet the needs of individual children as well as for the needs of the group. Perform and be responsible for housekeeping tasks and all duties outlined in the daily shift requirements, ensuring facility cleanliness at all times. Promote and maintain harmonious relationships between childcare staff. Participate in room planning sessions to ensure well-coordinated and effective service delivery. Complete documentation on a regular basis, including room planning, learning stories, child specific anecdotal records and any other documentation required. Initiate, establish and maintain a continuing positive and supportive relationship with parents. Explain the operation and functions of the childcare programs to parents, other educators and the community. Contribute to and uphold the Municipality's safety initiatives by actively participating in and promoting a culture of safety at all levels.

Qualifications & experience:

Your resume and cover letter must clearly describe how you meet the following qualifications:

18+ years of age; Education: Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Educator Level 1 Certification of the ability to obtain a Level 1 in 6 months; Valid CPR & Childcare or Standard First Aid; Experience working with children and/or in child care setting; Understanding of Flight*, Alberta's ELCC curriculum framework is an asset;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in writing, on the phone and in-person; Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be flexible in a team environment; Ability to stay calm and professional in stressful situations; Ability to handle sensitive, confidential and trauma-related information; in a work environment.

We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences, and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh new ideas to our organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Continuous

Pay: $22.28-$29.79 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Jasper, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate

before

starting work (required)

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.12-$26.08 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Jasper, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

This position requires you to be at least 18 years of age in order to supervise children alone during your shift. Are you 18 years or older? Do you currently have a housing solution in Jasper at this time?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person