Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Educator (Part-time Morning) at The Immigrant Education Society

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Cultural Awareness, Childcare, Behavior Management, Program Planning, Record Keeping, First Aid, Food Safety

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

About TIES The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a community-driven organization dedicated to advancing opportunity, belonging, and lifelong learning for newcomers and diverse communities across Calgary. Through language instruction, employment pathways, settlement supports, and community engagement, we empower individuals and families to build strong, connected, and thriving lives. At TIES, we offer more than a job. We offer the opportunity to shape inclusive systems, strengthen communities, and contribute to meaningful social change. Our work is grounded in our values of Togetherness in Action, Inclusivity by Design, Empowerment with Purpose, and Strength in Curiosity. If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and contributing to community impact, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. About the Position * Position Title: LINC CNC Educator * Job Type: Part Time- 14 hours per week (Monday-Thursday) * Department: Languages * Reports to: Senior Coordinator, Languages & Childminding Purpose Reporting to the LINC/CNC Program Coordinator, LINC CNC educators provide professional care for Newcomer Children under the guidance and leadership of lead CNC educator. Key Responsibilities * Report directly to LINC/CNC Coordinator. * Be familiar with childminding licensing regulations/policy/rules, CIES childminding administrative manual and CIES employee policies and observe them in daily operations. * Prepare the room appropriately before the children arrive. Ensure children play and rest in a safe environment. If detecting any hazards, report to your supervisor immediately. * Be in the room and ready to accept and supervise the children at the scheduled time. * Greet the parents when they drop off and pick up the children in a professional manner. * Open files for new children and close files when children depart from the program as requested. * Check the children for injuries and illness as they arrive. Record children’s daily attendance, activities, and health status. * Ensure all children are signed in and signed out properly every day. * Ensure children are always supervised. * Update and maintain records related to children and program. * Monitor all entrances and exits at all times. The doors to childminding rooms need to be locked at all times. Only childminders may unlock and open the doors. * Supervise the children’s daily activities and routines. * Monitor the children’s behavior and intervene as needed. * Inspect and maintain toys and equipment. Provide variety of toys, activities and limit children numbers at the same activity. * Respond sensitively to the cultural heritage, values and individual experiences of the children. * Behave appropriately with children, individually and in groups. * Communicate with parents. Listen to parents when they have concerns about their child(ren), respect families’ traditions, their childcare practices, and different cultures. * Plan a program that respects the values, customs and traditions of the enrolled children. * Assume an equal share of housekeeping responsibilities. * Provide orientation to the new children’s parent(s)/guardian(s). Prepare, complete, and document the children’s file. Update the information in the files, e.g. vaccination, contact information, closing. * Children are only allowed to be taken out by the parent(s) or guardian(s) registered with us. * Children need to be attended to at all times during the period when they are signed in. No children are allowed to walk out of the childminding room alone. * No visitors other than your supervisor, the registered parents/guardians, and the guests permitted by your supervisor are allowed to enter the childminding rooms. * Childminders are responsible for ensuring doors are properly closed and locked when the parents or the permitted visitors leave the room. * Learn all the children’s names by heart. Count the number of the children every fifteen minutes or more frequently if necessary. * Plan/provide age appropriate activities and record daily activities/planning log, and fire drills. * Demonstrate as a role model example to all children. Keep childminding room tidy and clean. Dump dirty diapers every day. * Treat children with respect and be sensitive to children’s individual needs. * Encourage acceptable behavior (for example, a child who is coloring on the wall would be brought to a table and given paper and verbally encouraged to color on it instead). * Set reasonable and clear rules and limits for behavior and remind the children of the rules and limits when needed. * Redirect a child to try other activities if he/she has been unable to play appropriately in the present activity. * Encourage cooperative play and practice patience and use praise to encourage appropriate behavior. * Be aware of the signs or symptoms of abuse or contagious illnesses. * Document accident/incident reports or other necessary documents and communicate with the parents and your supervisor. * Prepare and submit monthly report to your supervisor. * Give blankets to parents to clean each Friday or earlier if the children are not in on Friday. * Behaviors not permitted: physical punishment (hitting, slapping, spanking, pinching or other); verbal abuse (yelling, degrading or the use of harsh words); withdrawing from or depriving a child of a basic need (food, water, sleep or shelter); isolating or confining a child. * Be willing to travel between two locations when required. * Be willing to relocate to another location for the needs of program operations should it arise. * Read the internal memos, which can be found in a binder in the library. * Perform other related duties of a CNC Educator as requested by supervisor. Knowledge & Skills * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Team player * Cultural awareness and sensitivity * A genuine concern and care for children Education & Experience * Minimum Level 1/childcare assistant certificate * At least 1 year of childcare working experience * Valid first-aid certificate * Clear police check with vulnerable sector check within 6 months prior to employment * Valid food safety certificate * Valid Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccination * Valid clear Tuberculosis test result What We Offer Your wellbeing matters here. TIES offers a comprehensive total rewards program that supports your health, balance, and professional growth, including: * Competitive salary and a focus on health and wellbeing, including access toemployerspaid extended health beneﬁts, dental benefits, and employer matched RRSP contributions * Commitment to your mental wellbeing with free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Programs * Work life balance, including paid vacation starting at three weeks, personal days, and paid statutory holidays * Supportive work environment,Staff celebrationswith training and development opportunities TIES is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about our mission and can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status. Join Our Team If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and strengthening communities, we invite you to apply. The successful candidate must complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. TIES is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact us.

Responsibilities

Provide professional care and supervision for newcomer children in a safe environment while following licensing regulations. Plan age-appropriate activities and maintain detailed records of children's attendance, health, and daily progress.