The job works under the direction and general supervision of theprincipaland receives functional guidance from the Supervisor, Early Learning.The jobfocusses onthe development, programmingand supervision of childrenfive years and underin educational and alternative settings.The job is responsible for all aspects of primary care and supports the nurturing of growth in children.

The incumbentisexpected to create early learning experiences and environments thatsupport learning through play. The incumbent guides play and documents children’s progress. The incumbent collaborates with the school team, and in particular the Half-Day Kindergarten teachers where Extensions programing is offered.

The job participates in planning inquiry-based programming that follows the Alberta Early Learning and Care Framework (FLIGHT) and is responsible for providing an enriched setting.

Job Responsibilities and Activities
1. Planning,implementationand delivery

Explore early learning play experiences including art, music and drama

Collaborate in creation of developmentally appropriate play experiences

Consult and collaborate withteacherand multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members to ensurecontinuity with strategies andsupportsfor children with diverse needs

Create experiences to supportexploration of the world around us, supporting language and communication,with a learn-through-play philosophy

Assist in the design andadaptionof customized programming to address cultural needs

Design and develop programming based on student interest andin collaborationwiththe school team





Use the FLIGHTframeworkto plan experiences that enhances development and dispositions to learn

Gather program resources and materials

2. Communication and documentation

Maintain child documentation for visible learning (I.E – learning stories and portfolios as outlined in theFLIGHTframework)

Communicate with families to share child’s experiences and developmental growth

Participate in meetings with educational and multi-disciplinary teams to address problems and discuss strategies

Mediate with children, families and staff to resolve problems

Collaborate with outside agencies

3. Care and support

Provide personal and physical care

Provide social and language development support

Work closely with children to nurture relationships and foster growth

4. Professionaldevelopment

Buildrelationships with post-secondary institutes to facilitate student field placements

Participate in relevant opportunities to enhance the early learning and care field

Participate in sessions and regular call backs in collaboration with the teacher

Maintain technical knowledge through a range of activities

Job Qualifications – Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies

Diploma in Early Childhood,



plus three years of directly related experience

Early Childhood Supervisor Certification

Knowledge of early learning specialization including child development, communication, emergent curriculum and environments

Knowledge of the challenges and strengths of English Language Learners (ELL) and settlement services in the community.

Knowledge of program planning and project management techniques

Knowledge of multi-media, technology and equipment, Microsoft programs including excel, outlook and databases

Knowledge of records management principles, the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and the Access to Information Act (ATIA)

Understanding of research and data analysis principles and techniques

Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety regulations

General knowledge of the division and department operations, business, school systems and structures

Strong teamwork skills with the abilityto work independentlyandcollaborativelywithschoolteams

Strongproblem-solving skills and the ability to influence decisions

Strongtime management and organizational skills with the ability to manage conflictingpriorities

Strongverbal and written communication skills withthe ability to communicate technical information

Strongconsultation, facilitation and needs assessmentskills

Good research and analysis skills

Flexible with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work with a wide variety of clients and needs both within and outside of the Division

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📌 Early Childhood Educator (Alberta)
🏢 Edmonton Catholic School Division
📍 Alberta