The Glencoe Club is a private, family-oriented sports and social club located in the Elbow Park neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta. Our members can train and play in our leading edge sports and recreation facilities; grow and excel in our vast array of programs; enjoy our specialist services; dine in our first-class restaurants; and create life long memories with family and friends.
If you are genuinely passionate about our vision to be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do, have a proven track record for creating exceptional experiences through your interactions and champion our values of respect, wellness, integrity, relationships, caring and innovation we want to hear from you.
The Glencoe Club is looking for an experienced, creative, supportive and responsible educator to work in our Licensed Preschool and Out of School Care Programs, children aged 3 to 9 years old. The Childcare Educator position is part of the Front-Line Team of the Club and oversees delivery of the Licensed Preschool and Out of School Care Program at The Glencoe Club. The Childcare Educator will provide a safe, caring, stimulating, active and educational experience for children and their parents, utilizing the superior sport venues and facilities within the Club.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain an engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment through intentional planning, observation, and documentation, working collaboratively with co-educators, the Lead Educator, and the Director.
- Communicate effectively with members through phone, email, and in-person interactions, while partnering with the Creative Department to coordinate program signage, promotional materials, calendars, and marketing initiatives.
- Apply a strong understanding of child development to support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth using positive, proactive guidance and behaviour management strategies.
- Plan and confidently facilitate a variety of age-appropriate experiences, including cooperative games, creative arts, outdoor play, and hands-on learning opportunities that encourage exploration and engagement.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children by maintaining compliance with Glencoe policies and procedures, Alberta Child Care Licensing Standards, and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
Qualifications:
- Diploma, Degree, or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, with a minimum of Alberta Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level 1 Certification required. ECE Level 2 or 3 Certification is considered an asset.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a licensed preschool or early learning environment, with demonstrated success in supporting child development, delivering high-quality early learning experiences, and building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Strong understanding of emergent curriculum and play-based learning, with the ability to plan experiences based on children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs. Experience implementing Alberta's FLIGHT: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework is considered an asset.
- Current Child Care First Aid and CPR/AED Certification (or equivalent meeting Alberta licensing requirements).
- Thorough knowledge of Alberta Child Care Licensing Standards, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation, and best practices in health, safety, and risk management within an early learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language, and creative development.
Why choose us:
- An inclusive and diverse working environment highlighted by creativity and collaboration, featuring top industry leaders
- Numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth including training and development
- Delicious, fulsome employee meals prepared daily
- Employee referral program that rewards the additional talent you bring
- Numerous employee recognition programs to reward you for your incredible efforts
Additional Details:
This is a part-time, permanent position, reporting to the Childcare Director. The successful candidate may be required to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends and holidays, so a flexible schedule is required.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a background check, a vulnerable sector check, as well as Respect in the Workplace online certifications prior to commencing employment.
Additional information about The Glencoe Club and offerings can be found on our website: www.glencoe.org or at www.glencoejobs.org.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Glencoe, although only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
