Dream Start Daycare is seeking Early Childhood Educators: Level 3

Dream Start Daycare is a new child care centre located in Red Deer’s downtown community.

Dream Start Daycare is hiring for a Full Time AB Certified Early Childhood Educator Level 3 to join this new child care centre for the Junior Preschool Room.

The Dream Start Educator position is a unique opportunity to be part of a child care community that both values and supports your innovative ideas and input. You would be on the forefront of establishing the culture and practices of this new program.

The Educator will fulfill the position of Junior Preschool Room Educator (36 months- 48 months)

OR

Multiroom Staff ( Break Staff)

Philosophy

Dream Start Daycare sees each child as a mighty learner and citizen - as someone who plays, seeks, participates, persists and cares. Play is central to the philosophy of our center and we believe playing and playfulness are both conditions for and dispositions to learn.

Dream Start Daycare is a community built on a culture of connection and belonging where children and adults are valued members, with a role in the functioning of the community, resulting in all to confidently grow and learn as individuals.

Values

Each child to be a might learner who is capable, curious, creative and competent

Providing a collaborative environment where are valued, and empowered

Relationships between all children and all staff are fostered within the program

Connection happens with openness, transparency, and respect to create genuine relationships

Honesty in all we do and model what we do

Optimum opportunities for Learning and Growth for Children and Educators

Offering a place that is inclusive of diverse cultures, race, abilities, language, religion, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and family compositions.

The provision of quality, accessible, and affordable childcare, enables our collaborative community to thrive.

In general terms, all Educators are responsible for ensuring a child’s health, safety, well-being, growth and development through the purposeful implementation of a program that meet a child’s development and care needs in a responsive environment. The expectation for the Educator is to provide quality, qualified, learning experiences for children and to respond to each child respectfully and thoughtfully, in collaboration with families and other Educators.

Responsibilities:





The Early Childhood Educator fulfills the roles and responsibilities as an active member of the Dream Start Daycare team.

Child Care

- On-going implementation all relevant policies and procedures of Dream Start Daycare.
- Provide an inclusive program where everyone belongs and knows they are welcome.
- Build positive, respectful, supportive relationships with families and team members.
- Maintain full compliance with of the AB Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation.
- Be an active, engaged participate of the Dream Start Daycare team of child care professionals.
- Provide input, feedback, ideas to the operations at Dream Start Daycare for the success of the children, families, staff, and centre.
- Create a positive and nurturing environment that meets the children’s social, emotional, language, spiritual, cognitive, and physical development
- With familiarity of Flight and demonstrated knowledge of a Learning Through Play curriculum, create and implement children’s program of activities based on your observations of each child’s interests, needs and abilities and facilitate their learning as they engage in self-directed play in a nurturing and safe environment
- Ensure the children’s safety and well-being at all times.
- Carry out personal care routines to meet the needs of each child and use these opportunities to be positive experiences for the children.
- Effectively communicate with families about their child’s day through sharing of relevant information.
- Maintain the required staff-child ratios at all times
- Ensure a safe, clean environment

Curriculum

- Plan, prepare, and implement Dream Start Daycare’s chosen curriculum of a Flight-inspired curriculum model within an emergent and learning-through-play process.
- Collaborate with other Educators and Directors in the implementation of the curriculum for children’s best outcomes, to share resources, and in the provision of materials and provocations.

Professionalism & Professional Development:

- Maintain confidentiality as defined by the center’s Confidentiality Agreement.




- Remain current on child development information and childcare related issues by participating in professional development or training opportunities and/or by continuing education courses.
- Participate in annual performance appraisals and identify areas for professional growth
- Participate in on-going professional growth and development opportunities including the centre’s professional development days.

Qualifications

Required

Alberta Certification in Early Childhood Education

Criminal Record Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Search completed no longer than 6 months prior to employment

Current First Aid certification

Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment

Knowledge of the Early Learning and Child Care legislation

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to Bring your true positive self with all your unique skills to contribute to a wonderful setting for children and adults.

Recommended:

At minimum, one year’s experience as an Educator in a group Early Learning Child Care centre

Demonstrated knowledge of Flight

Knowledge of TimeSavr

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Wage: Starting wage- $16.00 to $18.00 per hour depending on qualifications, knowledge, experience + Top Up for the certification level.

Benefits: 5 days Paid Personal Days

Scheduled shifts

On-site parking

Vacation paid each pay period

3 Paid Centre Professional Days per year

Hours

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:30-6:00 with 8 hour shifts plus a one-hour break.

Start Date: March 23, 2026

To apply, submit cover letter and resume along with qualifications.

Include your Certification Level in the application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Child Care: 1 year (preferred)
- Child Care Centre: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- AB Early Childhood Certification (required)

Location:

- Red Deer, AB T4N 6H8 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2026-03-23

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Criminal Record Check

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 3 certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator Level 3 (Red Deer)
🏢 Dream Start Daycare
📍 Red Deer