Early Childhood Educator – Level 2 or Level 3

The Blossoms Daycare is seeking caring, dependable, and passionate Level 2 and Level 3 Early Childhood Educators to join our team.

We are looking for educators who enjoy working directly with children and are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Applicants must hold a valid Alberta Level 2 or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification and have at least one year of experience working in a licensed childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active supervision and child safety at all times, including appropriate staff positioning, regular headcounts, safe transitions, awareness of children's locations and activities, and required child-to-staff ratios.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Lead and participate in circle time, storytelling, songs, arts and crafts, and other engaging activities.
• Support children's individual developmental needs, including children with diverse abilities and additional support needs.
• Use positive and age-appropriate behaviour-guidance strategies.
• Complete observations, classroom documentation, and professional Lillio daily reports.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, coworkers, and Management.
• Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, rest periods, and other daily routines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Follow Alberta childcare licensing requirements, health and safety procedures, and daycare policies.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, injuries, illnesses, and other safety concerns and promptly report them to the Room Supervisor/Director.
• Work collaboratively with other educators and support a positive team environment.
• Perform other reasonable childcare, classroom, operational, or administrative duties as required.

Level 3 educators with strong classroom leadership experience may also have opportunities to take on Room Supervisor responsibilities.

Requirements

• Valid Alberta Level 2 or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting
• Current First Aid/CPR
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, or willingness to obtain one
• Good understanding of active supervision, child safety, and developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and passionate about working with children
• Comfortable working with different age groups, 12 months and older
• Flexible availability for shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Compensation

Employer-paid base wage: $17.00–$19.50 per hour, depending on certification, experience, and responsibilities, plus the applicable Government of Alberta childcare wage top-up.

If you are passionate about working with children and would like to be part of a supportive childcare environment, we would be happy to hear from you.

Pay: $17.00-$19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work full-time, 35–40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday?
• Are you currently legally authorized to work in Canada and able to maintain valid work authorization for at least the next 12 months?
• Are you able to reliably commute to our Calgary daycare location for scheduled shifts, including shifts that may start as early as 6:00 a.m.?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Alberta Early Childhood Educator Level 2 or 3 Certification (required)

Work Location: In person