Early Childhood Educators

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Early Childhood Educators - St. Albert

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Kepler Academy is looking for all levels of Childcare Educators for our St. Albert location.

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

We are
Edmonton and area's largest childcare providerOur
size and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatched
career potential including management and support rolesYou
will be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facilityEmployees
have access to our commitment to professional developmentYou
will become part of the change towards modern childcare including
Exploratory Education, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learningKepler
Academy Educators will be part of an organization that has a vast team
dedicated to supporting our employees and child's needs including a
Registered Dietician, Fitness Teacher, Education and Quality Assurance Team,
Operations Support Team, Client Experience & Marketing Team, and Human
Resources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have an
opportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supports
growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive
workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

Our strong commitment to a supportive
workplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler Academy
Centres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a fun
workplace If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excited
to hear from you

What else is in it for you?

Paid
sick and wellness daysPaid
vacation days and additional stat holidaysGroup
Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insuranceEmployee
perks and discounts with local partnershipsPaid
education and internal growth opportunitiesEmployee
discounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40%

What do we need from you?

Early Childhood Educators at Kepler Academy
will primarily lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their
intellectual, physical, and emotional growth and ensure their security and
well-being. You will also organize and implement programs for children ranging
from infant care up to out-of-school-care.

As an Early Childhood Educator, we are looking
for individuals with a passion for shaping young minds. You will play an
integral role in families lives by providing an enriched experience for
children.

What will you do?

Develop
and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical,
cognitive, emotional and social development of children Lead
activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, playing games,
taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to
express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and
physical activity Plan
and maintain an environment that protects 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 Observe
children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and
prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor 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 May
plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care
programs before and after regular school hours May
supervise and coordinate activities of other early childhood educators and
early childhood educator assistants Classroom
maintenance and light cleaning duties required May
conduct diaper changes and support with handwashing and hygiene

You will possess the following:

Passion
for children that shines through in all you doCommitment
to continuous learningSafety
first attitudeAbility
to communicate creatively with strong oral and written skillsUnderstanding
that behaviors are a type of communication, and ability to translate these
to support the children's needsPositive
reinforcement and feedback to encourage a child's growth and confidenceOrganizational
and time management skillsSolid
knowledge & understanding of the Provincial Child Care RegulationsPlay
as a team playerCritical
thinking skills and ability to respond to urgent needsAbility
to lift and carry children and equipment up to 50 poundsAbility
to engage in active play, including bending, kneeling, and sitting on the
floorAbility
to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions

Required qualifications to work at Kepler
Academy:

Child
Development Certificate issued in the Province of Alberta, Level 1, 2 or 3Valid
Standard Child Care / Level C First Aid certificateVulnerable
Sector Police Information Check issued within the past 6 monthsPrevious
experience in childcare is considered as an asset Knowledge
of child development principles and best practices in early childhood
educationStrong
communication and interpersonal skillsAbility
to work collaboratively with a diverse team of childcare professionals

Do you not meet the minimum requirements? We
still want to hear from you We are always excited to hear from individuals
excited to be part of the childcare industry.

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all
backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse
community of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all
employees and applicants.

Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities

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