Early Childhood Educator - Preschool

Early Childhood Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Steps Academy Team!

Steps Academy is looking for passionate, confident, and caring Alberta Registered Early Childhood Educators (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our growing team.

We have several positions available across our programs, including:

• Daycare
• Kindergarten
• Out of School Care

We offer a variety of schedules to fit your lifestyle, including:

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Split shifts

Our centres are located in Southwest Calgary.

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Create a warm, positive, and inclusive classroom where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn.
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Provide attentive care while ensuring children's health, safety, and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with families and fellow educators to support each child's growth.
• Maintain accurate documentation of children's learning, attendance, and daily activities.
• Keep classrooms clean, organized, and well-prepared with engaging learning materials.
• Support children of all abilities and encourage participation in all aspects of the program.

What We're Looking For

• Alberta Early Childhood Educator Level 2 or Level 3 Certification (required).
• Experience working with young children in a licensed childcare setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A confident, positive, and professional attitude.
• A genuine passion for helping children learn and succeed.
• The ability to create meaningful relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Experience supporting children with diverse learning needs is considered an asset.

Upon hiring you will need to provide:

• A valid police check with vulnerable sector search (dated within 6 months)
• First aid level B or C (dated within 3 years)
• Food handlers certificate (dated within 3 years)
• Any additional professional development certificates

Licence/Certification:

• Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certificate (required)