Early Childhood Educator

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Edmonton Hospital Workers' Child Care Society Full time

**Edmonton Hospital Workers Child Care Society (EHWCCS)** is committed to:

- providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing community for children to learn and grow as confident, competent, and caring individuals;
- advocating for the rights of children as persons deserving of dignity and respect;
- supporting parents as primary caregivers;
- and serving the community that supports us.

We operate a licensed early learning program, serving children between the ages of 10 months and 6 years. Our program is **Reggio Emilia inspired**, and influenced by the work of **Magda Gerber** and **Dr. Emmi Pikler**. We believe in treating all children as whole, competent individuals, and in treating them (and all people) with trust, dignity, and respect.

We are currently seeking **Early Childhood Educators** to join our Educator team in the following roles:

- Full-time relief coverage until May 30, 2024, covering an Educator's leave of absence in our Preschool Room
- Collaborating with the Educator Team in delivering child-directed, interest-based, responsive programming adapted to meet the needs of a diverse group of children with a wide range of development

**About this position**:

- Professional Development Opportunities
- Compensation based on level of child care certification (note: provincial hourly ECE wage top-up for eligible hours are paid in addition to listed wage, based on level of certification)
- Paid sick time
- Any overtime worked is banked and taken as paid time off
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Access to provincial Professional Development funding towards workshops, conferences, and post-secondary tuition
- Considered a frontline healthcare worker for covid-19 related purposes, as we are located inside a hospital

**Shift Schedule**:

- Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- One day per week 9am - 6 pm (closing shift)

All shifts have a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

**Applicants Must Have**:

- Alberta Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification (or higher)
- Experience working with children under the age of 6 years
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken)
- Experience dealing with parents/the public
- Valid childcare first aid certification
- Police security clearance, including vulnerable sector search, dated within the past 6 months;
- **Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19**:

- Must be willing to follow a respectful, positive, proactive, strengths-based approach to child guidance;
- Recognition of the value and importance of open-ended play in children's growth and development
- Excellent critical thinking and self-reflection abilities

**Strongly Preferred**:

- Familiarity with the Flight curriculum framework is an asset;
- Familiarity with the work and philosophy of **Magda Gerber** and/or **Dr. Emmi Pikler** is a strong asset;
- Experience with the Pyramid Teaching Model (ASaP) is an asset;
- Experience working with children with diverse needs an asset;
- Applicants with post-secondary education in Early Learning and Childcare and/or working with children with diverse needs strongly preferred.

**Salary**: $15.00-$16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Please briefly describe your "image of the child", how you believe children learn best, and your preferred approach to child guidance.

Licence/Certification:

- Alberta ECE certification (required)

Work Location: In person



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