Early Childhood Educator

**Early Childhood Educator (Level 1 or Level 2/3) - Part-Time**

**Location**: North Calgary
**Hours**: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
**Positions Available**:

- Part-Time Level 1 Early Childcare Educator
- Part-Time Level 2 or 3 Early Childhood Educator

**About the Role**

We’re seeking dedicated and reliable **Early Childhood Educators** to join our team.

This part time opportunity offers consistent weekday hours, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s development.

**About Pleasant Heights After School (PHAS)**

Pleasant Heights After School has been helping Calgary children **play, learn, and grow** since 1976. As one of the first before
- and after-school care providers in northwest Calgary, PHAS now serves over 200 children across three community-based locations.

Our programs combine **STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)** learning with hands-on, play-based experiences that spark curiosity and confidence. Guided by Alberta’s _Flight_ framework, we create a warm, inclusive environment that helps children become strong, independent, life-long learners.

**What We’re Looking For**
- **Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification (Level 1, 2, or 3)**:

- **Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR Certification**:

- **Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search**:

- Degree, Diploma or Certification in Early Childhood Education or a recognized equivalent is considered an asset
- Experience in a licensed childcare setting is preferred, and experience with school-aged children (5-12 years) is an asset
- Positive attitude, teamwork, and genuine passion for working with kids

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**
- Consistent weekday hours (no weekends)
- Supportive, friendly team environment
- Training provided in Alberta’s _Flight_ framework
- Opportunities for growth and leadership
- Make a meaningful impact in your local community

**Compensation & Benefits**
- **Hourly Rate**: Competitive hourly rate based on level and experience
- **Schedule**: Weekdays only - no weekends
- **Training Provided**: Alberta _Flight_ framework and ongoing professional development
- **Additional Perks**:

- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Paid staff meetings and program prep time
- Opportunities for advancement within PHAS
- Work that makes a meaningful difference in your local community

**What You’ll Do as an Early Childhood Educator Level 1**:

- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs.
- Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, playing games, supervising non-structured play, assisting with field trip supervision, and preparing crafts.
- Utilize the Alberta Childcare Framework: _Flight _(training provided)
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for use.
- Assist with proper eating and hygiene habits.
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in cleaning the spaces.
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and concerns of children.
- May assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.

**What You’ll Do as an Early Childhood Educator Level 2/3**:

- Develop, implement and carry out child-care programs.
- Plan STEAM-focused programs.
- Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members.
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1 educators to support program quality and team collaboration.
- May supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
- Organized, empathetic, and proactive with a high attention to detail.

**Our Commitment to Diversity**

Pleasant Heights After School is an **equal opportunity employer**. We celebrate diversity and strive to reflect the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our belief in inclusion, curiosity, and integrity in all aspects of work.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Application question(s):

- How many years experience do you have working with school-aged children?
- How many years experience do you have working in a licensed childcare setting?
- Do you have a valid Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR Certification?
- Do you have a degree, diploma, or certification in Early Childhood Education? (or recognized equivalent)
- What ECE Certification Level do you hold? (Level 1, 2 or 3)

Work Location: In person