Happy Nest Early Learning Foundation is seeking a dedicated, patient, compassionate, and energetic One-on-One Childcare Aide to provide individualized support to a child who requires additional supervision, guidance, and assistance throughout the day. The successful candidate will work closely with the child to support their safety, participation, social-emotional development, and engagement in daily routines and play-based learning experiences. The child has a high energy level and requires consistent, close supervision, proactive guidance, and ongoing support to participate safely in the classroom, outdoor play, transitions, group activities, and other daily routines. The ideal candidate will be attentive, calm, proactive, and comfortable working with a child who may need frequent redirection, movement opportunities, help with transitions, and individualized strategies to remain engaged and safe. The candidate must be able to anticipate potential safety concerns, respond positively to the child's needs, and support the child's growing independence while maintaining appropriate supervision at all times. This position requires someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, understands that every child has unique strengths and needs, and is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, supportive, and positive learning environment. Experience working with children with disabilities, additional support needs, high activity levels, or in inclusive early learning or special education settings is an asset. Bilingual skills in English and French are highly valued. ResponsibilitiesOne-on-One Support and Active Supervision
- Provide consistent, close, and attentive supervision of the assigned child throughout the day, including classroom activities, free play, outdoor play, meals, rest periods, and transitions.
- Remain attentive to the child's location, movements, interactions, and surroundings to help prevent unsafe situations before they occur.
- Follow the child's individualized support strategies and any applicable safety or supervision plans established with the supervisor and family.
- Anticipate situations that may require additional support and intervene early using calm, positive, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
- Provide frequent reminders, redirection, and encouragement to help the child participate safely in daily routines.
- Support the child during transitions between classrooms, activity areas, playgrounds, and other parts of the centre.
- Maintain appropriate proximity and supervision,



particularly during busy activities, outdoor play, group settings, and transitions.
- Communicate promptly with the supervisor regarding safety concerns, incidents, changes in behaviour, or additional support needs. Behaviour Guidance and Emotional Support
- Use positive behaviour guidance, patience, encouragement, and respectful communication when supporting the child.
- Help the child develop self-regulation, emotional awareness, impulse control, and appropriate ways to communicate needs.
- Recognize early signs of frustration, overstimulation, difficulty waiting, or disengagement and provide appropriate support.
- Offer structured choices, clear expectations, simple instructions, and consistent routines to help the child understand what is expected.
- Support the child in managing high energy levels by incorporating appropriate movement breaks, gross motor activities, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Encourage positive interactions with peers, including sharing, turn-taking, respecting personal space, and participating in group activities.
- Respond to challenging situations in a calm, respectful, and supportive manner, following the centre's policies and the child's individualized support plan.
- Never use punishment, shaming, isolation, or other inappropriate behaviour management practices. Learning and Development
- Support the child's participation in play-based, emergent, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Adapt activities and expectations to reflect the child's individual strengths, interests, abilities, and support needs.
- Encourage participation in creative activities, sensory play, music and movement, science and nature, dramatic play, and outdoor experiences.
- Break activities into manageable steps and provide individual assistance when needed.
- Encourage the child's independence and gradually support them in completing appropriate tasks with less assistance when possible.
- Help the child build communication, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through meaningful play and daily interactions.




- Work collaboratively with classroom educators to ensure the child is included in the classroom community while receiving the individualized attention they require. Communication and Documentation
- Communicate regularly and professionally with the Program Supervisor and classroom educators regarding the child's participation, progress, challenges, and support needs.
- Record relevant observations, incidents, successful strategies, and concerns as directed by the supervisor.
- Share factual, objective observations with authorized team members while maintaining confidentiality.
- Work collaboratively with the family and other authorized professionals, when applicable, under the direction of the supervisor.
- Follow all centre policies, licensing requirements, confidentiality expectations, and health and safety procedures. Qualifications and Skills
- Early Childhood Educator certification or a related childcare qualification is preferred; candidates must meet applicable Alberta childcare staffing requirements for their assigned duties.
- Previous experience working one-on-one with children or supporting children with additional needs is an asset.
- Experience supporting children with high energy levels, difficulty with transitions, impulsivity, or self-regulation challenges is an asset.
- Knowledge of child development, positive behaviour guidance, inclusion, and play-based learning.
- Strong observation skills and the ability to remain attentive and proactive throughout the workday.
- Ability to follow individualized support plans and provide consistent supervision.
- Patient, calm, compassionate, reliable, and comfortable responding to changing situations.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect confidential information.
- Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor activities and keep pace with an active child.
- Current First Aid certification, police information check with applicable vulnerable sector screening, and other required childcare documentation must be provided in accordance with centre requirements.
- English proficiency is required; French-English bilingual skills are an asset.

Job Type
Full time Pay: $17.50-$18.50 per hour

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required) Language:
- English (required) Licence/Certification:
- Childcare Level 2 or 3 (required) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator _1 on 1 Aide (Calgary)
🏢 Happy Nest Daycare
📍 Calgary