Lead the room. Own the day. Get paid like the professional you are.

TOPP KIDS Out of School Clubs is hiring a Room Lead for one of our south Calgary school-based programs. This is a leadership role for a certified Early Childhood Educator (Level 2 or 3) who wants to run the daily flow of a school-age program, mentor a small team, and be the Program Coordinator's right hand, without giving up the hands-on, in-the-room work you love.

We are one of Canada's Best Employers (2025), 4.3★ on Indeed, and we hire internally first, always. Room Lead is the proven step to Program Coordinator at TOPP KIDS.

Pay and schedule

- $19.00 to $24.34 per hour base wage, plus the Alberta government ECE wage top-up paid on top: +$5.05/hr (Level 2) or +$8.62/hr (Level 3).
- Monday to Friday, split shift inside the school day: before-school program in the morning, after-school program from the bell to 6:00 PM. Your midday is yours.
- No evenings. No weekends. Paid for school closures over winter break.
- Full-time, permanent position on a school-year schedule (September to June).

What you'll do

- Lead the daily rhythm of the room: routines, transitions, set-up, clean-up, and the organization that keeps a program calm and running.
- Act as alternate supervisor and right hand to the Program Coordinator; step in to lead the program when they are away.
- Coach and mentor Active Play Coordinators and newer educators on the floor.
- Keep the program audit-ready: attendance, headcounts, ratio tracking, licensing documentation, and safety systems current and complete.
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based, emergent programming, aligned with Alberta's Flight framework, for Kindergarten to Grade 6 children (active play, STEM, art, clubs, leadership opportunities).
- Build warm, qualified relationships with children, families, and school staff. Every family leaves happy.
- Model inclusive practice so every child feels known, welcomed, and safe.

Required





- Alberta Early Childhood Educator certification, Level 2 or Level 3.
- Experience working with school-age children (Kindergarten to Grade 6) in licensed child care, out-of-school care, education, or recreation.
- Standard First Aid with CPR, or willingness to complete before start (we cover the course).
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, and a Child Intervention Record Check.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice to have

- Previous Room Lead, Lead Educator, or supervisory experience in child care.
- Experience with emergent curriculum or play-based programming.
- Experience supporting children with inclusive needs.
- Educational Assistants, substitute teachers, and recent B.Ed. graduates: your skills transfer directly.

What you get

- Health benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, and life coverage (cost-shared, eligible after probation).
- $2,500 Educational Grant available toward upgrading your ECE certification, plus funded professional development.
- Free PD for life through ELCC & Community Development workshops and certifications.
- Access to IGNITE!, Canada's Largest School Age Care Conference.
- Paid wellness days (4 in your first year, 6 after one year), plus 5 TK Reward Time days each year after your first year.
- TOPP KIDS Room Lead Training ("Growing Into Your Leadership") in your first 30 days, plus full onboarding and The PLAY Experience™ training.
- A real career map: Room Lead → Program Coordinator → Program Support Manager. New roles go to our own people first.




- Referral bonus when someone you bring in reaches 90 days.

About TOPP KIDS

Since 2010, TOPP KIDS has run before- and after-school clubs, Kindi programs, and holiday camps inside the schools children already attend: 16 locations across Calgary, Okotoks, and the Foothills. Our programs are built on our PLAY, GROW, LAUGH & LEARN model: welcoming, safe, engaging environments where children are known and families are valued. We are non-denominational, inclusive, and recognized nationally for quality in school-age care, including Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates (2025), the BBB Spark Award, and the Top Choice Award multiple years running. We are a Flight-aligned organization.

How hiring works here

- Apply: five minutes, no cover letter required.
- A real interview about you and where you'd fit best.
- A paid working visit in a real program. Meet the children, feel the culture.
- Checks and references, then your offer.
- In-house training and a team that treats you like family from day one.

We review applications daily and respond within one week.

TOPP KIDS is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodation at any stage of the hiring process on request.

Pay: $19.00-$24.34 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you available Monday to Friday for a split shift (before school in the morning, and after school until 6:00 PM) at a south Calgary location?

Experience:

- child care or school-age care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Alberta ECE Level 2 or 3 certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Room Lead – Early Childhood Educator (ECE Level 2 or 3) – Before & After School Program (Calgary)
🏢 TOPP KIDS Out Of School Clubs
📍 Calgary