The role is for an Out of School Care Educator. This position is anAfternoon OnlyPosition from Monday - Fridayand additional Straight-through hours on PD days, in our 1st Class locations in the Deep SE of Calgary.

Job Description

The Educator provides the necessary support, resources, and supervision to ensure the provision of nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the program, with the philosophy and policies of 1st Class and in strict compliance with Alberta Childcare Licensing Act.

The Educator reports to the Assistant Location Director and Location Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works with and supports the Directors to ensure and facilitate the smooth functioning of all aspects of the program in order to best serve the children and families
Ensures licensing requirements are met at all times
Contributes ideas based on thoughtful and insightful knowledge of the children towards planning
Ensures all materials and supplies are stocked and organized upon delivery
Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parents
Provides supervision, support and leadership to the children
Ensures program spaces are clean and organized at all times
Ensures they know the number of children in the program at all times as well as their names and details of their interests and important family unit information
Ensures all toys and materials are clean, maintained and developmentally appropriate at all times, reports any deficiencies to Assistant Location Director
Performs other related duties as requested by the management team

Qualifications

Must have a flexible schedule
Must have a minimum Child Development Assistant Certificate or enrolled in program to complete.
Must have up to date Police Clearance (or able to complete immediately upon hire)
Must have valid CPR and First Aid Certificate (or able to complete upon hire)

**Must have a valid drivers license and own transportation