We’re on the lookout for a playful, caring, and energetic Early Childhood Educator to join our team at Sunny Station Childcare Centre & OSC Ltd. (8810 Meadow Road NW Edmonton, Alberta)!
About Us
Our reputation is built on a decade of providing trusted, consistent, and loving child care in our community. We are a key resource for children and families as they navigate the many stages of childhood development; from infant, to toddler, to pre-school, and into the school-years. The Sunny Station team is a bright light dedicated to creating meaningful learning environments deeply rooted in care, compassion and inclusion.
Must-Haves:
· Alberta Early Childhood Educator certification
· Valid First Aid / CPR certification
Immunization records
· Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector verification
(If you’re still working on certifications, we may be able to support you as you complete them.)
Are we the right match?
We’d love to meet you if you are:
· Kind, upbeat, and playful (kids aren’t the only ones who should have fun!)
· A proactive problem-solver with a “can-do” spirit
· Flexible, dependable, and ready to step in wherever needed
· A strong communicator who thrives in a team environment
· Open to feedback, learning, and growing together
What you’ll do:
· Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
· Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
· Maintain daycare equipment
· Storytelling
· Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
· Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
· Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
· Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
· Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
· Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
· Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
· Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
· Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
· Knowledge of licensing regulations
· Establish guidelines for behaviour
· Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
· Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
· Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
· Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years child care experience
Language: English
Work Location: In person
Full time, Permanent Employment
Pay: 30.00 to 36.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
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