Job Title: Primary Educator – Daycare Program
Department: Daycare
Reports to: Daycare Manager
Start Date: June/July 2026
Application:
Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject header of “Application – Primary Educator”, and include a one-page cover letter stating salary expectations, and a resume of no more than two pages. We thank all applicants, however only those who meet certain criteria will be contacted.
Position Description:
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association is a vibrant, inclusive community centre offering community-based programming, childcare, sports and recreation facilities, and private hall rentals for business functions and special events.
The HSCA Childcare program is looking for a full-time Primary Educator for our daycare program. This position would be full time starting in June or July 2026. An ideal candidate would have experience working in a childcare setting and holds a Level 2 or 3 Childcare Certificate. The candidate must be available to work 40 hours per week during the operating hours of 7:30 am-5:30 pm.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Primary supervision of the children in their room
- Administering necessary medications to children following the appropriate procedure
- Facilitating and following the children’s room schedule & emergent curriculum plan
- Helping facilitate activities such as: art/drama/gym games/free play and so forth
- Caring for the child’s personal; social; emotional; physical and intellectual development and completing Nippissing Developmental Assessments
- Aiding as a mediator in child disputes
- Enforcing rules, guidelines and moral codes of behaviour
- Emergent Curriculum planning which includes completing weekly planning sheets as well as evaluations. Planning should be done during specific planning time only when staff aren’t involved in direct care/supervision of children.
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within all spaces used
- Maintaining the upkeep of the room. Helping alter and update this in a timely fashion, so it’s pleasing to the eye and retains the interest of the children within the program
- Forming a basic relationship with all parents involved in the program. Learning which child belongs to which parents and a little concerning their family circumstances
- Dealing with minor issues concerning parents and the program
- Maintaining the philosophies and beliefs of both the program and the HSCA as a whole
- Basic documentation concerning our children and issues within the program (see accident/incident reporting policy).
- Maintaining staff documentation and recommended records as required
- Attending all staff meetings as mandatory
- Updating other staff members where necessary, on all aspects of the program including child issues/parental issues/the program in general
- Consistent and appropriate use of the Communications Books to record and pass on all required information to absent staff members
- To show a basic understanding of key licence codes and to be able to show these in everyday operation (ex: emergency evacuation procedure, lock down procedure, etc.)
- To ensure our children have as much fun as possible in a safe and controlled manner without harm to themselves, others, or the physical environment
- Knowledge of the HSCA policies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Level 2 or 3 Childcare Certificate
- Clear Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector check) dated no more than 6 months prior to hire date or willing to obtain upon hiring
- Previous experience working in childcare a requirement
Application:
Please send an email to [email protected] with the subject header of “Application – Primary Educator”, and include a one-page cover letter stating salary expectations, and a resume of no more than two pages. We thank all applicants, however only those who meet certain criteria will be contacted.
Deadline to apply: Until the position is filled.
About HSCA as an Employer
HSCA is an equal opportunities employer. What does that mean? It means HSCA does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or conviction unrelated to employment, except where such discrimination constitutes a bona fide occupational requirement.
Pay: From $22.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T2N 0S2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Alberta ECE Certificate (Level 2 / 3) (required)
Work Location: In person
