Casual Early Learning Educators

**Casual Early Learning Educators**

Unique Education Academy

Calgary, AB

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to provide a welcoming, safe, stimulating, and supportive environment where the employee voice is heard and valued, and the achievements are celebrated and recognized.

**We are currently looking for Casual Early Learning Educators who prefer the flexibility and variety of casual childcare work, or looking to build their experience in the field**

**Summary**

Reporting to the Center Director the Casual Early Learning Educators are responsible for the primary supervision and teaching of the children in their classroom. They’re charged with caring for the children and ensuring they are given a safe, happy, and educational environment.

**Early Learning Educator Duties and Responsibilities**

**Curriculum & Developmental Practices / Administration/ Operation**
- Maintains high quality childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Follow/ implement the programming and educational curriculum offered in the classroom using the UEA’s programs: Singapore Math, Learning without Tears for Reading/Writing & Literacy, Social Thinking.
- Works closely with the Director and other staff and communicate availability for shifts.
- Adapt quickly to changes, have a positive attitude and collaborate to find solution that support the day to day operation of the centre
- Maintains documentation to support the licensed status: attendance, medication, diapering & meals, etc.
- Complies with policies and procedures for the operation of the childcare center.

**What to Expect from us**:

- Higher hourly rate which includes casual loading.
- Additional pay: Alberta Accreditation Wage Top ups, Professional Development Pay for time and Training/Courses if eligible
- Staff training prior to beginning at the program.
- Coaching and feedback from the Director.
- Information and opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills (first aid, fire safety, food safety course, required courses for higher levels or training).
- Open communication channels.
- Positive work environment for staff/children - supportive attitude towards staff & children without labeling.

**Early Learning Educator Skills and Qualifications**

The Casual Early Learning Educators needs to have a passion for working with children as well as strong leadership skills.
- Level 1, 2 or 3 Certificate, Early Learning and Childcare Diploma.
- Valid First Aid certificate and Police Clearance with vulnerable sector search.
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills with children and adults alike.
- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills to communicate with parents, staff, and children.
- Must have strong leadership skills to be able to lead a classroom of children.
- A model of best practices in child-rearing, including discipline, encouragement, and communication.
- Knowledge in child development, and parent-child relationships.
- Must have an appropriate code of ethics for working with young children.
- Must be flexible and able to react appropriately to changing circumstances.
- Must be professional and provide a public face for the childcare facility.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $16.50-$21.50 per hour

Schedule:

- No weekends
- On call

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person