Early Childhood Educator

**Early Childhood Educator -CEFA Early Learning -Calgary South
- 9625 Macleod Trail SW**

About Us:
The CEFA educational system at Core Educational & Fine Arts (CEFA) Junior Kindergarten is one of today’s leading approaches to educating young children. Its rich academic content is designed to stimulate the child in many different ways, to optimize the natural development of the child’s brain. This wonderful approach facilitates learning experiences for children in areas such as mathematics, reading, writing, drama, science, visual arts, music, yoga and many more. It is based on the belief that children must be given the opportunity to learn and exercise their intellect in various forms, such as the expression of their creativity, reasoning, and sequential thinking. In the CEFA environment, children have ample time to learn, play and express themselves in creative ways. Our full day early learning and junior kindergarten programs at our schools are far beyond the typical childcare programs found throughout Canada.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement a high-quality program, in line with the CEFA curriculum, that supports and promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of all children.
- Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, outcome, and values of CEFA.
- Plan and maintain a high-quality environment that respects the health, security, and well-being of children.
- Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members.
- Communicate in a thorough, clear, and timely manner both written and oral.
- Be genuine, supportive, engaged, and a productive team member who is open to and implements feedback and guidance.
- Support children in the development of their self-help skills and independence.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
- Attend staff meetings, and any professional development opportunities as required.
- Work in partnership to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
- To maintain regular attendance, punctuality and to be appropriately dressed and professional at all times.

Qualifications:

- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certification (Level, 2 or 3 preferred) (minimum level 1 required)
- Experience with Toddlers or Infants: 2 years (preferred)
- CEFA teacher training (preferred)
- First Aid/CPR Certificate (required)
- Vulnerable Check -Criminal Record Check (required)
- Familiar with current Alberta Licensing and Health Regulations (required)
- Knowledge of the Montessori and Reggio Emilia methodology (preferred)
- Ability to prioritize and to exercise time management
- Flexible schedule Monday - Friday 07:00-05:30

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

- Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, (ability to lift and move up to 50lbs)
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching and kneeling, lifting.
- Manual dexterity
- Indoor and Outdoor environment
- attention to detail.

Salary and Benefits:
**Salary**:$15.00-$18.00 + Alberta Childcare Wage Top Up.
In addition to hourly wage compensation includes: Paid vacation time off accrued, paid sick days, bonuses, medical benefits, flexible scheduling, spring break and winter break school closures.

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Expected start date: ASAP

**Job Types**: Full-time

Schedule: Shifts vary in length depending on the teacher requirements and school needs between the hours of 7:00 and 05:30

**Benefits**:

- CEFA Methodology Training
- Competitive Salary including wage top up, PD funding, bonuses, and paid days off.
- Paid Vacation (Christmas Break 2 weeks and Spring Break 1 week closures)
- Participation in PD days throughout the year
- Paid Wellness/Sick Days
- Paid Professional Development
- Discounted Childcare
- Ongoing development through workshops led by internal and external resources, coaching and mentoring
- Daily Snacks and Lunch
- Health and Dental Benefits (extended health care and life insurance with single premiums covered by CEFA)
- Free Parking
- Career Growth
- and an amazing team of people to work with

Contact Us with any questions:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $15.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you live near or are you able to commute to CEFA Calgary South (9625 Macleod Trail SW)

Licence/Certification:

- LEVEL 2 or 3 Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person