To be eligible for the Canada Summer Job Program you must:
- be between 18 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Note: International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.
Intercultural Child & Family Centre is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All of our educators and administrative staff share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. We encourage First Nations applicants to apply. ICFC welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our workplace.
** Must currently reside in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada**
Position Summary:
The Educator is responsible for supporting the learning, development, and well-being of children through high-quality culturally affirming early learning and childcare experiences. Practice is grounded in ICFC’s mission, vision, and values and aligns with Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework. The Educator contributes to a warm, welcoming, culturally responsive environment where children experience belonging, play and learn every day.
The Educator works collaboratively with the room team to maintain consistent routines, supervision, positive guidance, health and safety standards, and respectful communication with families.
Key Responsibilities
1) Child Supervision, Safety, and Well-Being
- Maintains active supervision and ensures children’s safety at all times (indoors, outdoors, transitions, and routines)
- Supports daily care routines respectfully (arrival, toileting/diapering, dressing, rest, mealtimes, departure)
- Follows ICFC policies and Alberta Child Care Licensing requirements related to supervision, safety, hygiene, and sleep/rest
- Ensure allergy awareness and safe food practices as assigned
- Completes required documentation accurately and promptly (e.g., accident/incident reports, medication forms, daily notes) and reports concerns immediately to the Room Supervisor/Managing Supervisor
2) Guidance, Relationships, and Inclusion
- Build warm, responsive relationships that support children’s sense of belonging and emotional well-being
- Uses respectful, strengths-based guidance aligned with ICFC guidance policy and Flight (co-regulation, prevention strategies, clear expectations, restorative approaches)
- Demonstrates cultural humility and inclusive practice, respects diverse family structures, languages, identities, cultures, and traditions
- Collaborate with the team on consistent approaches for children who need additional support and seek guidance early when needed
3) Curriculum and Flight-Informed Practice
- Participates in emergent curriculum planning based on children’s interests, strengths, and ideas
- Sets up engaging learning environments and invitations to play that support exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and identity
- Observes children’s play and learning and shares reflections with the team to inform planning
- Supports home language and cultural identity in daily practice through materials, visuals, songs, books, and family input
4) Documentation and Communication with Families
- Contributes to documentation (observations, photos, learning notes) and supports portfolios and learning stories as directed
- Communicates respectfully and professionally with families at drop-off/pick-up and through approved ICFC communication methods
- Maintains confidentiality and protects the privacy of children, families, and staff
5) Teamwork and Professional Practice
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistent practice across the room (routines, supervision, guidance, and environmental care)
- Participate in staff meetings, training, reflective practice, and professional development
- Maintains professionalism, punctuality, and reliability; communicates promptly about concerns or support needs
- Supports room organization, cleanliness, and shared duties (set-up, tidying, sanitizing, laundry/cleaning tasks as assigned)
- Completes other duties as required within the scope of the role (including time sheets and assigned administrative tasks)
Qualifications / Skills
- Early Learning & Child Care certification as required by Alberta Child Care Licensing (Level 1/2 as applicable to the role)
- Commitment to ICFC mission, vision, and values, and willingness to apply Flight principles in daily practice
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; respectful communication
- Ability to work effectively with diverse children, families, and colleagues
- Organized, dependable, and able to follow policies and procedures consistently
- Comfortable participating in documentation and reflective practice
Expectations for All ICFC Employees
- Be committed to and work to realize ICFC mission, vision, and values
- Demonstrate cultural humility and a desire to build understanding across diverse communities
- Admit mistakes, learn from them, and participate in continuous improvement
- Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in the field
- Maintain appropriate lines of communication and professional boundaries
- Follow all health and safety protocols, licensing requirements, and ICFC policies consistently
Consistency, Reliability, and Accountability
This role requires consistent presence, reliability, and follow-through to ensure child safety, program quality, and a supportive environment for children and colleagues. ICFC understands that medical or personal circumstances may arise. Employees are expected to communicate promptly, participate in planning for coverage, and work with supervisors to access support.
ICFC is committed to reasonable support and, where applicable, accommodation in alignment with legislation and organizational policy. However, employees must be able to carry out the essential duties of the position. If an employee is unable to consistently meet the expectations of the role—with or without reasonable supports/accommodations—ICFC may implement a formal performance support process, which may include coaching, an improvement plan, reassignment, or further employment actions up to and including ending employment, in accordance with policy and applicable legislation.
Additional Details:
Wage: Competitive salary which includes Accreditation hourly wage top-up
Hours of Work: 7:00am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday ( No Weekends)
Location: Intercultural Child & Family Centre - 9538 - 107 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5H 0T7
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: $5,000.00-$5,200.00 per year
Application question(s):
- 1. Do you have experience with “FLIGHT” curriculum and pedagogical documentation?
- Do you have experience with Infants and Toddler aged children in a childcare centre?
- Do you have more than 3 years working in a childcare centre? ( Does not count practicum experience)
Work Location: In person
