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 workplace 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: Strong 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 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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