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Childcare Educator
@ Active Start Childcare
Airdrie, Alberta
Overview
Magic Mountain Child Development Centre is hiring a childcare Educator for its Out of School Care program at the Airdrie Crossing location in Airdrie. The role involves planning and leading play-based programming, supervising children, and communicating with families. Full-time, with a government wage top-up, health benefits and a childcare discount for staff.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead engaging programming for children
- Supervise children and ensure their well-being
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of the environment
- Communicate regularly with parents
- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Requirements summary:
- Prior childcare or daycare experience required
- Alberta Child Care certification level 1, 2 or 3
- Current criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
- First aid certification or willingness to obtain it
- Fluent English with excellent communication skills
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Child Care certification level 1, 2 or 3, First Aid, Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Childcare |
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Active Start Childcare
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Full company description
Providing Quality Educational Childcare Services to the Calgary Area.
- LinkedIn followers
- 246
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 31
- Reported office locations
- Calgary, Alberta, CA
- Edmonton, Alberta , CA
- Business categories
- Education
- Transportation
- Social Assistance
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Active Start Child Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Providing Quality Educational Childcare Services to the Calgary Area.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Child Day Care Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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About Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain Child Development Centre is a distinguished early learning institution serving children from 12 months through kindergarten. We provide comprehensive daycare, preschool, and before- and after-school programs within state-of-the-art facilities designed to cultivate an inclusive, stimulating, and active environment.
Our inquiry-based curriculum fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence, while emphasizing physical literacy and holistic child development. Carefully designed indoor and outdoor play spaces ensure children remain engaged and active throughout the year, including during Alberta’s harshest weather.
We maintain strong collaborative partnerships with families to support each child’s growth and prepare them for sustained success.
About the Role
We are looking for a childcare Educator for our Out Of School (OSC) program at our Airdrie Crossing Magic Mountain location in Airdrie. We are seeking someone who possess a strong understanding of child development, exceptional engagement skills, and a dedication to fostering positive relationships with both children and colleagues. The ideal candidates will be dependable, adaptable, fluent in English, and exhibit outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Prior experience is advantageous, and candidates must possess Alberta Child Care certification levels 1, 2, or 3, along with current criminal record check (with vulnerable sector search) and first aid certification.
What you'll do
- Implementing engaging programming tailored to the interests and needs of the children.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety within the environment.
- Leading and supporting children in integrated learning and recreational activities.
- Actively supervising and engaging with children while ensuring their well-being.
- Assisting in providing regular communication to parents.
- Cultivating positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Participating in professional development initiatives.
- Adhering to Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Regulations and Active Start's policies and procedures to ensure quality care.
Qualifications
- Prior childcare/daycare experience is a must
- Level 1, 2 or 3 Child Care Certification is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Professional, adaptable, and fluent in English
- Proficiency in computer applications and administrative systems
- Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Licensing Regulations (preferred)
- Current Criminal Record Check and First Aid Certification (or willingness
Why Join Magic Mountain?
- Childcare discount for full-time employees.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Holiday and sick day benefits.
- Health benefits package for full-time staff.
- Competitive wages (posted wages will have government top up added).
- Access to spacious indoor and outdoor play areas for gross motor activities in all weather conditions.
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