Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 or 3

**Grow the Kidco Way** **Are you seeking a positive and growing environment?** Kids & Company is now recruiting for eager and enthusiastic childcare professionals Be a hero to our youth Are you looking to make a difference and contribute to the overall growth in the lives of young children? If so, then look no further. In this role, you will provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment to young children with our personalized curriculum. **Let me tell you about us** Kids & Company is an award-winning childcare centre with over 160 locations across Canada and the U.S and still growing The words that embody Kids & Company (the Kidco Way) are Kind, Innovative, Diverse, Courageous, and Optimistic. To celebrate our amazing team members, we recognize staff members through our Kidco Kudos program who embody these values with exciting prizes **What’s in it for you?** - Dental - frequent cleanings, x-rays, minor surgical procedures and post-surgical care - Vision - eye exams - Chiropractor, Osteopath, Podiatrist/Chiropodist, Massage Therapist, Naturopath, - Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, M.S.W. Social Worker, - Psychologist, Acupuncturist - Prescriptions, hearing aids, orthopedics, travel insurance - Long Term Disability and Life Insurance - Mental Health Support through People Connect - Relocation opportunities are endless with over 120 daycares across North America - Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement - Discount off childcare - Education reimbursement opportunities - Monthly health challenges to promote work/life balance with exciting prizes - Staff Appreciation Snacks - Corporate discount to Goodlife Fitness, Chalkboard Plus, Mabel’s Labels and Economical **Envision yourself**: - Designing and implementing creative activities based on our engaging curriculum coupled with observations of children’s interests and skills - Maintaining safe environments through active supervision - Documenting and sharing special moments and important milestones of the children in your care - Promoting open communication and working cooperatively and effectively as a team member who communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis - Maintaining open, positive, friendly and cooperative relationships with each child’s family - Working with children from all different backgrounds **What we’d love to see about you**: - C.P.R and First Aid certification - Criminal Record Check and Medical check completed - ECE Certification from the province of Alberta - A positive and fun-loving attitude with the ability to work under pressure - Must be enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and working with children Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Kids & Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants. If you require accommodation as a job **REQUIREMENTS**: - Valid CDW or CDS Certificate is required - Clear criminal record check is required - Evidence that the person has complied with the Province's immunization and tuberculosis control programs is required - Valid First Aid certificate is required - Valid CPR certificate is required Kids & Company is one of Canada’s fastest growing companies. We currently have over 100 child care centres from Victoria, BC to Halifax, NS and we are still growing Kids & Company is a proudly Canadian company and our greatest priority is to ensure that we meet every child's individual needs, by providing a stimulating, secure and loving environment. We are always looking for great people to join our team