Job Description

Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Reporting to the Family & Child Development Coordinator, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Early Childhood Educator Program Facilitator to join our team at the Elmworth Playschool. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational program. This role requires a passionate individual with a deep understanding of early childhood development, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to creating a positive learning environment.

This position is located in the West County area. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently residing in these areas: Beaverlodge, Elmworth, Hythe and surrounding areas.

Plan and implement program plans to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children; recognizing the stages of development


Responsibilities in this role include:

Prepare materials and activities for daily operation of the program that reflect goals and objectives Communicate with parents regarding Playschool policy guidelines, fees and child's progress Work with community agencies when required to ensure program meets the needs of all children Providing opportunities for children ages 3 - 4 years to engage in play centered activities Facilitating social interaction opportunities for the children Role-modelling healthy interactions using evidence-based practices Providing information and resources to caregivers Planning playschool social/recreational activities that enhance children's developmental skills Maintaining a clean and safe work/play environment Implementing safety standards in children's activities and child monitoring Leading/assisting in emergency situations Organizing field trips for children Meeting/discussing children's progress with parents/guardians Providing quality customer service to external clients and internal staff.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, patient and have a love of children. You will also possess:

Level 2 Early Childhood Educator and/ or equivalent training Valid class 5 license with an acceptable driver's abstract Reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes (team meetings, etc.) Experience working with groups of children Experience working with parent/caregivers CPR/First Aid with AED Certificate Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to use tact, diplomacy, and mature judgment The ability to provide safe and effective child development activities while monitoring/supervising Good organizational and communication skills Satisfactory Criminal Records and Child Intervention Record checks (to be provided prior to starting the role)

Additional Information

Work Schedule:

This position starts from September 15, 2025. You will work 14 hours a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Program runs 12.20pm -3.20pm then planning, set up, take down and clean up.

Pay Rate:

$33.47 to $39.37 per hour.

Closing Date:

This position will be posted until August 24th, 2025 at 11:59pm or until suitable candidate found.

As part of the County of Grande Prairie's commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.