About SADCS
St. Albert Day Care Society (SADCS) is a non-profit organization of parents and local community members committed to providing programs in a safe, healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environment in St. Albert, Alberta. Our vision is to provide a stimulating early learning and child care experience which promotes each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Job description:
SADCS is looking for a passionate Level 1 Early Childhood Educators who is excited to continue developing their skills as an educator. This role is ideal for an educator who loves working directly with children, while receiving mentorship and support to build skills in supervision, program leadership, and team collaboration within a non-profit child care environment.
Full and part-time Level 1 Early Childhood Educator starting wage is currently $16.48 base wage, dependent on education and experience, plus $2.64/hr Government Wage Enhancement.
Job Description and Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based programming aligned with our centre values, program philosophy, and curriculum objectives.
- Build warm, responsive, and inclusive relationships with children, families, and colleagues through ongoing communication.
- Model high standards of practice, professionalism, and reflective learning.
- Collaborate with the team to support curriculum planning, documentation, and environment design.
- Provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Guiding and assisting children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in your care.
- Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
- Arrange classroom environemnts in accordance to program goals and philosophy and maintain cleanliness of the room.
- Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation, including incident reports, as well as adhere to licensing regulations and centre policies.
- Attend staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education opportunities.Assist room lead with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
Job Type: Full-time or Part time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Centre Hours 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Licence/Certification:
- Early Childhood Educator Level 1 (required)
Qualifications
- Knowledge of early learning frameworks such as Emerging Curriculum and Flight Curriculum.
- Experience working in an early learning environment with preschool-aged children preferred.
- Current First Aid/CPR, criminal record check, Vulnerable Sector Search, and any other required clearances as requested by management.
- Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and a reflective, growth-oriented mindset.
- We are looking for Educators that are passionate about childcare and want to make this a career not just another job!
How to Apply
- No phone calls please
- Directly on Indeed
- Email to [email protected]
- Include a cover letter - must include:
- How do you align with our vision?
- What interests you most about working at St. Albert Day Care Society?
- Indicate your Alberta Child Care Certification Level
- Why did you choose a career in childcare?
We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome educators of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.St Albert Daycare Society (SADCS) is looking for outgoing, kind, energetic staff who has a passion for working with children and families! If you are a team player who can bring something new and exciting to SADCS we want you to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.48 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Licence/Certification:
- Early Childhood Educator Level 1, 2 or 3 (required)
Work Location: In person
