Job description
Company description
Common Digs is a socially conscious, heart-led company made up of a team of believers, thinkers and do-ers dedicated to connecting children to nature through hands-on (and sometimes whole body) experiences.
Job description
Now hiring within our licensed Forest School early learning childcare centre in NW Calgary.
Do you enjoy and know the value of being outdoors (in all weathers)?
Are you passionate about child development and social justice?
Is project work and working in a "living" classroom an exciting environment that you wish to be in?
Do you want to work with people that are curious, love children and child development, are creative and open to societal and cultural change?
Positions:
One full time position - Early Childhood Educator at our Okotoks location working with children ages 2-5 years old.
We are looking for someone who:
- has min 2 years experience working with children ages 3-5 years old;
- is passionate about a personal connection to the natural world and some aspect of social justice;
- experience, knowledge or interest in working in an emergent curriculum environment;
- is flexible and looks forward to responding to planning to changes in programming as the day requires - based on weather or the interests of the children;
- enjoys collaboration and working in a team planning environment;
- must have or be willing to take first aid certification; must provide current police and vulnerable sector check (less than 6 months old);
- must have ECE certification min Level 1; we value having a diverse team that have skills and knowledge across a variety of areas; please be sure to include any special interests or certifications you might have (e.g the arts, yoga, permaculture etc)
These positions will:
- primarily work directly with children - most of the time outdoors except in extreme weather;
- involve daily and weekly team plan and share responsibility for implementation of those plans;
- offer 5 days per week; 7.5 hours per day;
- paid training and ongoing professional development in areas related to Forest School and the Reggio Emilia philosophies and working in a democratic environment;
- $20 per hour plus government wage top up for ECE;
- wage enhancement program and Health and Wellness Spending Accounts.
All interested candidates are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to applicants that are of Indigenous or Métis or Inuit heritage and are active in their communities. Please email resume, cover letter or other expression of interest.
Thank you to all those that apply.
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: $20.00 per hour plus government wage top up
Job Types: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- What Level of Alberta ECE/ELCC certification do you hold?
Work Location: In person
