Early Childcare Educator

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada, and continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

This role will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children in our care. You will work alongside other educators to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum to meet the needs of each child.

Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to the following)

• Design and implement a safe environment using creative activities that are inclusive, intellectually stimulating and developmentally appropriate and based on observations of children's interests and skills.
• Carry out personal care routines to meet the needs of each child. (Serve meals, change diapers/toileting needs, hand wash, setting up/taking down nap time, etc.)
• Ensure that classroom lessons run smoothly through the use of effective classroom management and redirection techniques that keep students safe, engaged, interested, and on task.
• Maintain an ongoing developmental record using HiMama of the daily class interaction based on the Flight Framework.
• Documenting children's activities and developmental progress
• Engage in discussions and schedule meetings with parents/guardians to provide them with pertinent information related to their child's progress and Mak-a-Mini procedures and activities
• Report any concerns/emergencies/incidents to the Childcare Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned which are deemed necessary to support colleagues in their roles or support Mak-a-Mini in achieving its goals and objectives.
• Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on the standards and procedures of the Centre

Experience and Education:

• Early Childhood Educator Level 2 Certification (Child Development Assistant) is required
• Early Childhood Educator Level 3 Certification (Child Development Supervisor) preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of Early childhood education experience is a must

Skills and competencies:

• Display a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Is approachable, respectful and courteous
• Strong time management skills
• Parent communication and parent tours
• Reliable and dependable
• Excellent communicator (both verbal and written)
• Passion to create a supportive and encouraging environment for both children and educators.

Perks & Benefits:

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• Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
• Educational Allowance for Professional Development
• Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
• Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
• Discounts on College Programs & Courses
• Staff Discount in College Store
• On-Site Gym Access
• Free Parking

Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.