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Kids Kottage Foundation Full-Time-Shift Lead (Childcare) 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 provide residential care for children aged 0-10. The Opportunity: Weare lookingfor3full-timeShift Leads(Childcare): OneDay Shift Lead: workingprimarily10-hour day shifts(7:30am-5:30pm)with 1-2 evening shifts per month. TwoEvening Shift Leads: working primarily10-hour evening shifts (12:30pm-10:30pm)with1-2 dayshifts per month. All childcare positions arerequiredto work one weekend shift per week. The Shift Leadis responsible forproviding on-floor leadership,focusing onhigh-quality childcare practices, and supporting smooth day-to-day program operations. This role includes weekly planning for developmentallyappropriate activities, acting as thefirstpointof authority fordecision-makingduring assigned shifts, coaching and mentoring front-line staff, andparticipatingin the on-call rotation. The Shift Lead models professionalism,demonstratesstrong knowledge of child development, and ensures that the environment is safe, inclusive, and engaging for children. EssentialDuties and Responsibilities: Develop and post weekly activity plans aligned with child development principles and early learning frameworks. Act as the on-floor leader during the shift, responding to immediate issues,andstaffingneeds;andescalating matters to leadership whenappropriate. Attends the daily routines of children (feeding, toileting, bathing) and supervises children during playtime, meals and naptime, modellingdevelopmentally appropriatepracticesincludingtrauma-informed and child-centered approaches. Delegate tasks effectively to maintain safe ratios, supervision, and workflow. Communicate shift updates, incidents, and relevant information to supervisors and team members. Support staff with behavior guidance, risk assessments, and crisis management. Promote a collaborative, respectful work environment. Attend shift-lead team meetings, contribute to program planning, and ensure consistency across team members. Implements quality childcare activities in alignment with the Kids Kottage Practice Framework. Responds to crisis calls and supports admissions and discharges as needed. Qualifications: Certificate or diploma in Early Learning & Child Care, Child and Youth Care, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 12 years experience in a licensed childcare or child/youth program. Experience in a leadership role is an asset. Ability toparticipatein the on-call rotation to provide after-hours guidance, problem-solving, and staffing support(1 week every 5-6 weeks). Core Competencies: Child Development Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of child development, early learning principles, and effective behaviour guidance strategies. Communication Skills :Exceptional communication abilities for building positive relationships with children, families, and team members. Leadership: Strong leadership skills, including effective delegation, sounddecision making, and skilled conflict resolution.Proven coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to provide supportive, constructive feedback. Problem Solving &Adaptability :Calm, organized, andsolution-focusedapproach, especially inhigh pressureor rapidly changing situations.Advancedproblem solvingskills, with strong judgment and situational awareness. Child Centered &Trauma Informed :Understanding oftraumainformedcare and culturally responsive practices, ensuring inclusive and supportive environments. Work Environment: Crisis Nursery,locatedat 13308 101 Street Edmonton, T5E 4G3 The Crisis Nursery provides 24-hour care for children 10 and under. Benefits & Remuneration: The hourly range for this position is $25to$29per hour, based 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 16,2026 * 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