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Kids Kottage Foundation Early Learning & Care Supervisor Are you passionate about seeing a community where every child has a place to be cared for in times of need?Bring that passion to Kids Kottage Foundation! About us: Kids Kottage provides care and shelter for children who may be facing a crisis. Established in 1995, Kids Kottage is a not-for-profit and charitable organization licensed to provide24-hourresidential care for children aged 0-10. The Opportunity: Weare lookingforafull-time Early Learning & Care Supervisor. Hours of work include Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, the role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings , weekends, and overnight shifts as needed to ensure proper supervision and across all operational hours. The Early Learning & Care Supervisor provides leadership inprogram development, playbased learning, and highquality program delivery for children ages 010. This role ensures that early learning experiences reflect current child development research, regulatory requirements, and the organizationsPractice Framework. The Supervisor supports, guides, and mentors Lead staff and Childcare staff to deliver responsive, engaging, and developmentallyappropriate programming. EssentialDuties and Responsibilities: Design, implement, and overseeageappropriate, culturally responsive, and playbasedprogramming. Create weekly/monthly program plans, activity guides, and learning invitations for all age groups. Monitor,observe, and assess program delivery to ensure high-quality early learning experiences. Evaluate program effectiveness using developmental indicators, observations, and documentation. Provide coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional support to staff. Lead sessions on program planning and delivery. Model best practices in play-based learning, child-guided interactions, and traumainformed care. Collaborate with staff to ensure environments and activities are inclusive and accessible for all children. Work closely with the leadership team to align program goals with organizational mission and standards. Communicate programming expectations andupdates clearlyto staff. Support staff inmaintainingsafe, clean, and organized environments that promote exploration and independence. Ensure programming meets or exceeds all provincial childcare regulations, health and safety requirements, and accreditation standards. Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Care, or related field (ECE Level 3 or equivalent preferred). Demonstrated experience in program planningand delivery, or early learning leadership. Strong understanding of child development, play-based learning, and emergent childcare models. Experience providing guidance, mentorship, or peer leadership in an early learning setting. Creativity and a passion for designing engaging learning environments. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Core Competencies: Program Oversight : Skilled in developing and guiding high-quality, play-based learning programs. Child Development Expertise : Deep understanding of developmental stages from infancy to school age. Coaching & Mentorship : Ability to support, motivate, and build capacity in staff teams. Collaboration : Works effectively with teams and contributes to a positive workplace culture. Problem Solving & Adaptability : Responds to emerging needs with flexibility and creativity. Professionalism & Integrity : Upholds organizational values, confidentiality, and ethical practice. Work Environment: Crisis Nursery,locatedat 13308 101 Street Edmonton, T5E 4G3 The Crisis Nursery provides 24-hour care for children 10 and under. 40hoursper week,typically Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Flexibilityisrequiredin availability for shifts in the evening withthe occasionalevening, overnight and weekend as needed. Benefits & Remuneration: Theannual wagefor this position is $60,000-$70,000per yearbased on education and experience. Comprehensive, competitive, extended health benefits packageforfull timepositions of 30 hours a week or more. For more information, please check out our website:ApplicationDeadline :March 23,2026 * We appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview. * At Kids Kottage Foundation, we believe that justice, equity,diversityand inclusion are essential to our mission of protecting children, supporting caregivers, and strengthening families. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment where all children, caregivers, staff, and community members feel valued,heardand empowered. We encourage all candidates who self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, Indigenouspeoplesand persons with disabilities to apply. If yourequireany accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please contact