Job Overview

Nature Wanderers Childcare is a licensed, nature-oriented childcare centre in southeast Edmonton for children ages 3 to 12. We believe children learn best outdoors, so every day is filled with exploring, investigating, building, and play in natural spaces (weather permitting). Our team is passionate about nurturing each child’s curiosity, independence, and love for the natural world. We’re looking for a caring, energetic Early Childhood Educator to join our team.

Schedule

- Monday to Friday: 7:00–13:30

What you’ll do

- Plan and lead play-based, child-led activities
- Guide nature walks/play, outdoor exploration, and hands-on learning
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Supervise children safely indoors and outdoors, following Alberta licensing standards
- Observe and document children’s learning and share updates with families
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children, parents, and co-workers
- Help keep the classroom spaces clean, protected, and organized

What you need

- Alberta ECE certification: Level 1, 2 or 3 (required)




- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (or willingness to obtain one)
- Valid Child Care First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Comfortable spending time outdoors in Edmonton weather
- Reliable, punctual, and available for a split-shift schedule
- Experience with preschool and school-age children is an asset

Why work with us

- Government wage top-up on top of your base pay
- Childcare discount for staff children
- Free on-site parking
- Eligible for Alberta’s professional development funding for ECEs
- A small, supportive team
- Meaningful work in a nature-based program that gets you outside every day

Pay: $17.50-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site childcare
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Do you currently hold a valid Alberta ECE certificate (Level 1, 2 or 3)?
- Can you work a 6 hour a day or a split shift (if required), Monday to Friday, 7:00–9:00 am and 12:00–6:00 pm?

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Edmonton)
🏢 Nature Wanderers Childcare
📍 Edmonton