26 Sep
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THE BLOSSOMS DAYCARE
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Calgary
26 Sep
THE BLOSSOMS DAYCARE
Calgary
The Blossoms Daycare is seeking caring, dependable, and passionate Level 2 and Level 3 Early Childhood Educators to join our team.
We are looking for educators who enjoy working directly with children and are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Applicants must hold a valid Alberta Level 2 or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification and have at least one year of experience working in a licensed childcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain active supervision and child safety at all times, including appropriate staff positioning, regular headcounts, safe transitions, awareness of children's locations and activities, and required child-to-staff ratios.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning activities.
- Lead and participate in circle time, storytelling, songs, arts and crafts, and other engaging activities.
- Support children's individual developmental needs, including children with diverse abilities and additional support needs.
- Use positive and age-appropriate behaviour-guidance strategies.
- Complete observations, classroom documentation, and professional Lillio daily reports.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, coworkers, and Management.
- Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest periods, and other daily routines.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom.
- Follow Alberta childcare licensing requirements, health and safety procedures, and daycare policies.
- Respond appropriately to incidents, injuries, illnesses, and other safety concerns and promptly report them to the Room Supervisor/Director.
- Work collaboratively with other educators and support a positive team environment.
- Perform other reasonable childcare, classroom, operational, or administrative duties as required.
Level 3 educators with strong classroom leadership experience may also have opportunities to take on Room Supervisor responsibilities.
Requirements
- Valid Alberta Level 2 or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting
- Current First Aid/CPR
- Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, or willingness to obtain one
- Good understanding of active supervision, child safety, and developmentally appropriate practices
- Solid communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable, punctual, professional, and passionate about working with children
- Comfortable working with different age groups, 12 months and older
- Flexible availability for shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Compensation Employer-paid base wage: $17.00–$19.50 per hour, depending on certification, experience, and responsibilities, plus the applicable Government of Alberta childcare wage top-up.
If you are passionate about working with children and would like to be part of a supportive childcare environment, we would be happy to hear from you.
Pay: $17.00-$19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work full-time, 35–40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday?
- Are you currently legally authorized to work in Canada and able to maintain valid work authorization for at least the next 12 months?
- Are you able to reliably commute to our Calgary daycare location for scheduled shifts, including shifts that may start as early as 6:00 a.m.?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Alberta Early Childhood Educator Level 2 or 3 Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Early Childhood Educator – Level 2 or Level 3 (Calgary)
🏢 THE BLOSSOMS DAYCARE
📍 Calgary