05 Sep
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Westside Recreation Centre
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Calgary
05 Sep
Westside Recreation Centre
Calgary
The role of the Evening & Weekend Childcare Worker is to provide quality care for children ages 0-12 years in the Child Development Centre. This hands-on position will deliver an engaging, welcoming and safe environment for children while they explore in an open-ended play environment. This role will work on evenings and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
- To supervise and provide care to all children. The care of each child includes snacks, feeding, diapering, toileting, washing hands and faces
- Ensure safety of children and staff while in the facility
- To plan and implement age appropriate, play-based activities such as dramatic play, large and fine motor play, manipulative toys, reading, blocks, floor play, circle time, games and art activities
- Actively and enthusiastically participate with the children providing positive guidance
- To clean and maintain toys and equipment
- To set-up, take down and general maintenance of the equipment and facility area
Administrative
- Attend any staff meetings/additional trainings
- Communication with parents, providing important information about their child's experiences
- Ensure medication forms, waiver forms, and authorization forms are completed
- Conduct sign-in and sign-out procedures at the greeting desk
- Keeping track of receipts for childminding payments
- Perform First Aid as required
- Complete Incident Report Forms as required
- Maintain activity areas to ensure cleanliness and safety
- Ensure the safety of participants and program area
Skills Required
- Ability to work in a large team environment and independently
- Ability to work within a multi-age group setting
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Good organizational skills
- Experience with infants, toddlers and/or children
Physical/Psychological Demands
- Ability to work in a fast-paced energetic environment
- Ability to lift 20-25 lbs and work in a daily routine of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling
- The successful candidate must hold high ethical standards as they are working with a vulnerable population, and has access to confidential information
Qualifications
- A Minimum of Level 1-Early Childhood Educator Certificate or Equivalent required
Must have current Alberta Approved First Aid training agency - CSA Standard Z Intermediate First Aid
- Successful applicant must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Search at their own cost
- Must be a 18 years or older
Employment Term
Part-time
- Special Events (as required, Friday/Saturday evenings)
Closing Date: Aug.21,2026
*Interviews will commence prior to the closing date
This position is not eligible for Provincial wage top up
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📌 Evening and Weekend Childcare Worker (Calgary)
🏢 Westside Recreation Centre
📍 Calgary