Job Description

About Us

Our Centre provides a warm, bilingual (English & Spanish) environment that celebrates community, diversity, and curiosity. We are committed to nurturing each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based learning and meaningful connections.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced

Alberta ECE Level 3 (Child Development Supervisor)

to join our team in a dual leadership capacity:

Phase 1 (initial period, length to be determined): Program Supervisor

Oversee daily program operations and ensure compliance with Alberta licensing standards. Mentor and support educators (Levels 1-2), model best practices, and maintain child-to-staff ratios. Build strong communication with families and support parent engagement. Maintain accurate records for curriculum, attendance, incidents, and licensing.

Phase 2: Classroom Lead

Lead your own classroom, planning and delivering age-appropriate, play-based curriculum. Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Observe and document children's development and share progress with families. Support onboarding and coaching of new staff while continuing to model leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of age-appropriate curriculum. Supervise staff and ensure compliance with educational standards. Foster a safe, nurturing environment for children. Collaborate with parents to support children's growth and development. Monitor children's progress and adapt programs as needed. Provide guidance on behavior management strategies. Conduct training sessions for staff on best practices in early childhood education. Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
Requirements

Alberta ECE Level 3 (Child Development Supervisor) - Required

Current

First Aid & CPR-C

certification. Clear

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector

(dated within 6 months or obtained before start). Minimum

2-3 years of childcare experience

, with leadership/supervisory experience preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills.

Assets (not required):

Food Safety certification. Comfort working in a bilingual environment (Spanish an asset, not required).

What We Offer

Competitive pay:

$19-$23/hr base

+ Alberta Level 3 Wage Top-Up

. Extended health benefits after probation. On-site parking. Paid professional development opportunities. Supportive, collaborative team environment where your leadership is valued.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cochrane, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Alberta ECE Level 3 Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person