Out-of-School Care Early Childhood Educator
Glenora Child Care Society (GCCS) is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to join our team as an Out-of-School Care Educator.
About the Role
As an Out-of-School Care Educator, your primary role will be within our OSC program, working with children from Kindergarten to Grade 6. You will work collaboratively with our team to create a safe, inclusive, engaging, and fun environment where children can build relationships, explore their interests, be active, and enjoy their time outside of the school day.
This position will also provide support within our daycare program, including helping to cover educator lunch breaks, planning time, and other staffing needs. Because of this, the successful candidate must be comfortable and confident working with children across a wide range of ages, from 12 months to 12 years old.
Our programs value strong relationships, child-led experiences, active play, and plenty of time outdoors. We are looking for an educator who enjoys being actively involved with children—whether that means getting down on the floor with our youngest children, joining a game outside, getting messy with an art experience, helping children work through a challenge, or simply taking the time to connect and listen.
The anticipated shift for this position will be approximately 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. However, applicants must have the flexibility and availability to work shifts between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM based on program and staffing needs.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings energy, creativity, patience, flexibility, and compassion to their work and who:
- Has experience working with children, with experience in an Out-of-School Care or school-age program strongly preferred
- Is comfortable and capable of working with children ranging in age from 12 months to 12 years
- Loves to play, get messy, be silly, and actively engage with children
- Is comfortable spending significant time outdoors in all seasons—including Edmonton winters!
- Understands the importance of active supervision and being present, attentive, and engaged with children
- Can adapt their approach to meet the very different developmental needs of toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten children, and older school-age children
- Can plan and create meaningful indoor and outdoor experiences based on children's interests
- Supports children's independence, confidence, friendships, problem-solving skills, and overall development
- Builds strong, respectful, and nurturing relationships with children and families
- Understands that school-age children need a balance of choice, downtime, active play, creativity, and connection outside of their school day
- Is flexible and willing to move between programs and classrooms to support planning time, lunch breaks, and staffing needs
- Is dependable, takes initiative, and recognizes where support is needed without always needing direction
- Works collaboratively and positively as part of a team
- Is knowledgeable about, or willing to learn, FLIGHT, Alberta child care licensing and health and safety requirements
- Is available to work shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Qualifications
- Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification
- Preference will be given to applicants with Level 3 ECE Certification
- Previous experience working with school-age/Out-of-School Care children is strongly preferred
- Experience working with a variety of age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, is an asset
- Class 4 Driver's Licence is an asset, but is not required
- Ability and willingness to participate in active indoor and outdoor play
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team
- First Aid
- Police Check- with vulnerable sector check
Compensation
Hourly wage is based on ECE certification level, education, and relevant experience:
- Level 3 ECE – starting at $19.00/hour
- Eligible employees also receive the applicable Government of Alberta ECE Wage Top-Up based on certification level
About Glenora Child Care Society
Glenora Child Care Society is a non-profit child care organization committed to providing play-based, inclusive, and relationship-focused care for children from 12 months to 12 years old.
We believe children are capable, curious, and deserving of environments where they can explore, build confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and—most importantly—enjoy being children.
If you are a flexible educator who genuinely enjoys working with children of different ages, values outdoor and active play, and wants to be part of a collaborative child care team, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
