Kids U Looking for Canada Summer Job – Early Childhood Educator Assistant | Multiple Campuses at Strathmore, AB Full Time

Want to be a part of an amazing organization dedicated to improving the lives of over 300,000 Canadians? Kids U is a growing Accredited Early Childhood Learning Institute in Calgary and Strathmore, AB that continues to set the standard for excellence. Our quality child care, preschool and kindergarten programs build strong brains for life. Through natural light filled spacious rooms and learning materials, we offer an innovative and welcoming environment that is captivating and stimulating for both adults and children. We are currently a enthusiastic individuals to join our team for 8 – 15 weeks in the role of Early Childhood Educator Assistant as part of the Canada summer job grant program.

**Kids U has won the Gold Winner status for the Calgary Herald/Sun Readers choice awards! Best Daycare & Best Preschool 2021 !**

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Work with children in the classroom to promote their learning and development
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• May co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• May assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.
• Assist in developing lesson plans based on provincial requirements and the specific needs of each child
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor the development of each child
• Understand the teacher’s routine when it comes to delivering a lesson plan and running the class in the event that the teacher is absent on a particular day
• Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs especially when working with infants and toddlers

The successful role holder will need to have a positive attitude, quick thinking, problem solving and customer service skills and the ability to fulfill competing priorities.

This position is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program with funding provided by Service Canada. Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protections has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• And legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations (international students on a work/study permit are not eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program)

Time spent working together

This Position is 35 Hours per Week, Monday-Friday The Position will start in June 2021 for 8 – 15 weeks. ECE Assistant position is open in multiple campuses.

Campus & Location Availability

West 85th – 8560 8A Ave SW #430, Calgary, AB T3H 1T1

Braeside – 11422 Braeside Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2W 4X8,

McKnight – 5220 4 St NE, Calgary, AB T2K 5X4

Walden – 250 Walden Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2X 0V1

Bridgeland – 985 McPherson Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 4H7

Centennial – 555 2 Ave SW #505, Calgary, AB T2P 0R3

Strathmore – 140 Cambridge Glen Dr, Strathmore, AB T1P 0E2

New Brighton – 1035 New Brighton Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 0W1

Building Brains – 2317 Hanselman Pl, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A9, Canada

• Please mention your preferred campus in the application.

Compensation: $ 16.00 Per Hour

“Interview Process : Remote Hiring

Full Time Position, Temporary Hire”

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants for further consideration will be contacted.

Kids U & Building Brains is an Equal opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage Aboriginal people, visible minorities and people with disabilities to apply. we are committed to championing an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin, and other protected characteristics.