Kids Kottage Foundation

Shift Lead (Childcare)

Are you passionate about seeing a community where every child has a place to be cared for in times of need? Bring that passion to Kids Kottage Foundation!

About us

Established in 1995, Kids Kottage is a charitable organization that provides24/7 care and shelter for children aged 0-10 who cannot safely remain at home during times of crisis.

The Opportunity

Weare lookingfor1full-timeShift Lead(Childcare):

Wednesdays to Saturdays(40 hoursper week)– rotatingschedule ofevenings (12:30pm-10:30pm)one weekand days (7:15am-5:15pm)the other week.

All childcare positions arerequiredto work one weekend shift per week.

The Shift Leadis responsible forproviding on-floor leadership,focusing onhigh-quality childcare practices, and supporting smooth day-to-day program operations. This role includes weekly planning for developmentallyappropriate activities, acting as thefirstpointof authority fordecision-makingduring assigned shifts, coaching and mentoring front-line staff, andparticipatingin the on-call rotation.

The Shift

Lead models professionalism,demonstratesstrong knowledge of child development, and ensures that the environment is safe, inclusive, and engaging for children.

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities

Develop and post weekly activity plans aligned with child development principles and early learning frameworks.

Act as the on-floor leader during the shift, responding to immediate issues,andstaffingneeds;andescalating matters to leadership whenappropriate.

Attendsthedaily routines of children (feeding, toileting, bathing) and supervises children during playtime,mealsand naptime,



modellingdevelopmentallyappropriatepracticesincludingtrauma-informedandchild-centered approaches.

Delegate tasks effectively tomaintainsafe ratios, supervision, and workflow.

Communicate shift updates, incidents, and relevant information to supervisorsand team members.

Support staff with behavior guidance, risk assessments, and crisis management.

Promote a collaborative, respectful work environment.

Attendshift-leadteammeetings,contribute toprogramplanning,and ensure consistencyacross team members.

Implementsqualitychildcareactivitiesin alignment with the Kids Kottage Practice Framework.

Respondsto crisis calls and supportsadmissions and discharges as needed.

Qualifications

Certificate or diploma in Early Learning & Child Care, Child and Youth Care, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum 1–2years’experience in a licensedchildcareor child/youth program.

Experience ina leadershiproleis an asset.

Provides andmaintainsclear Police Information Checks with Vulnerable Sectorand Child Intervention Record Checksaccording to policy andprocedures.** Please note that as per our accreditation standards, an employment offer cannot be made until we receiveboth checks(dated within the last six monthsof anticipated start date).

Current certification inFirst Aid Level C.

Ability toparticipatein the on-call rotation toprovideafter-hoursguidance,



problem-solving, and staffing support(1 week every 5-6 weeks).

Core Competencies

Child Development Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of child development, early learning principles, and effective behaviour guidance strategies.

Communication Skills: Exceptional communication abilities for building positive relationships with children, families, and team members.

Leadership: Robust leadership skills, including effective delegation, sounddecision-making, and skilled conflict resolution.Proven coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to provide supportive, constructive feedback.

Problem Solving &Adaptability;: Calm, organized, and solution-focused approach, especially in highpressure or rapidly changing situations.Advancedproblem-solvingskills, with strong judgment and situational awareness.

Child Centered &Trauma; Informed: Understanding of traumainformed care and culturally responsive practices, ensuring inclusive and supportive environments.

Work Environment

Kids Kottage –Sunbeam Kottage,locatedat 13308 101 Street Edmonton, T5E 4G3

Temporary home thatprovides 24-hour care for children 10 and under.

Benefits & Remuneration:

The hourly range for this position is $25.00to$29.00per hour, based on education and experience.

Comprehensive, competitive, extended health benefits packageforfull-timepositions of 30 hours a week or more.

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