Summary

To ensure that the Cross-Cultural Children’s Centre CCCC program is coordinated in accordance with the Agency policies, Alberta Family and Social Services licensing requirements (including all health and safety practices).The CCCC is a non-profit daycare owned and operated by CCIS. Our daycare promotes a positive, integrated environment for Newcomer and Canadian-born children. We have a strong emphasis on culturally safe care, language development, and school readiness. The CCCC maintains high

Description

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest, and provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, well-being, and cultural safety of children
Assess the abilities, interests, and need of children and discuss progress and problems with parents and other staff members
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardian, or supervisor.
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.

Qualifications

Completion of a Level 1, 2, or 3 Early Childhood Certification
Experience working with children aged 19 months – 5 years.
Demonstrated dynamic leadership through initiative, flexibility and resourcefulness combined with superior communication skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts between the hours of 8:30am – 5:30pm
Experience working with diverse populations.
Comprehensive knowledge of community resources.
Fluency in a second language is considered an asset.
Experience in organization planning and implementation of an inclusive program in a Child Care Centre.
Knowledge and use of the principles and methods of child development.
First Aid Certificate

To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send resume and cover letter to cccc@ccisab. ca by July 4th, 2025
Please include “Application to Early Childhood Educator” in the subject line of your email

Note:
Resumes will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews scheduled as appropriate. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are selected.

CCIS thanks all applicants, however, only those selected to compete further for this position will be contacted.

Additional Information

CCIS – Who We Are

CCIS (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society) is a nonprofit organization that provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta. Since our inception in 1981, we have been a community leader with solid experience in the design and delivery of comprehensive services for our newest neighbours. We deliver these services through a dynamic multi-cultural, multi-denominational and multi-disciplinary team of professionals who collectively speak over 60 languages.

From airport reception to a first job interview, CCIS’s programs and services have been designed to assist immigrants and refugees through all phases of the settlement and integration process. CCIS is committed to welcoming and serving newcomers of all races, ethnic and national origins, cultural backgrounds and religions, sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.

CCIS – Family and Children’s Services (FCS) Division
The Family & Children's Services division operates on a holistic, strength-based philosophy, to facilitate the integration of families and children into the community, enhance the provision of services to newcomers by community resources, strengthen families and the community, and promote the healthy development of children.