Location : Calgary, AB - Copperfield Employment Type : Casual / On-Call Schedule : As needed between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (may include split shifts)

COMPENSATION : Base Wage :

- Level 1: $15.50 - $17.50
- Level 2: $17.50 - $19.00
- Level 3: $19.00 - $20.50
- (Based on certification, experience, and role placement)_

Wage Top-Up : Eligible under the Alberta Child Care Grant Program:

- Level 1: +$2.64/hour
- Level 2: +$5.05/hour
- Level 3: +$8.62/hour

Driver Premium : +$0.50 - $1.00/hour depending on level of driving responsibility

ABOUT STARS MONTESSORI

Stars Montessori Academy & Out-of-School Care is a values-driven early learning organization committed to creating safe, calm, and supportive environments for both children and educators. We believe that when educators feel supported, children thrive.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are hiring Casual Early Childhood Educators (Level 1, 2, or 3) to support both classroom coverage and transportation (school pick-up/drop-off) .

This is a adaptable, on-call role supporting:

- Staff absences
- Ratio coverage
- Transportation needs

Summer months may offer increased hours and full-day shifts.

HOURS OF WORK

Shifts may vary and are scheduled as needed:

- Between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

May include:

- Morning and afternoon driving shifts
- Midday classroom support
- Full-day coverage (summer)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom & Child Supervision

- Support daily routines and supervision in accordance with licensing requirements
- Maintain a calm, safe, and structured environment
- Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental needs
- Assist with transitions, programming, and classroom flow

Transportation Support (Driver Role)

- Safely transport children to and from school (as assigned)
- Complete daily vehicle safety checks and follow transportation procedures




- Ensure accurate attendance and child verification during pick-up/drop-off
- Follow all traffic safety and organizational policies

Health, Safety & Compliance

- Ensure children are supervised at all times
- Follow all licensing, health, and safety standards
- Report incidents, concerns, or risks to leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

- Alberta ECE Level 1, 2, or 3 Certification
- Valid Alberta Class 4 Driver’s License OR Class 5 (Non-GDL) with willingness to obtain Class 4
- Valid First Aid & CPR
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Child Intervention Record Check

EXPERIENCE

- Experience working with children in a group care or school-age setting
- Comfortable supporting different classrooms and age groups
- Experience supporting children with diverse needs is an asset

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- Reliable and responsive for on-call shifts
- Calm, patient, and safety-focused
- Comfortable with both classroom and driving responsibilities
- Able to adapt quickly to different environments
- Solid judgment and professionalism

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive hourly wages aligned with Alberta ELCC standards
- Eligibility for provincial wage top-ups
- Flexible scheduling
- Increased hours during summer
- Paid onboarding and training
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Opportunity for part-time or permanent roles

Job Type : Casual

Pay: $15.50-$20.50 per hour

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience supporting children with additional behavioural, developmental, or sensory support needs in a classroom setting?
- Do you have experience working in a licensed school-age or Out-of-School Care Setting?
- Do you currently hold a valid Alberta Class 5 (Non-GDL) Driver’s License and are you willing to obtain a Class 4 license?
- Do you currently hold a valid Alberta ECE Level 1, 2 or 3 Certification?

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Early Childhood Educators (Level 1, 2, or 3) (Calgary)
🏢 Stars Montessori Academy and Out of School Care
📍 Calgary