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Accountability – Communication – Empathy – Professionalism – Respect – Teamwork

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The Municipality of Jasper. Municipal employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that make a difference in our community. We support a diverse workforce and offer competitive wages and benefits. Together we make Jasper a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

Position available:  Recovery Early Childhood Educator

Municipal department:  Community Development

Status:  Term Full Time

Audience for posting:  External

Compensation: $21.25

Job posting #: 25.007

Hours of work:  8 hours per day/40 hours per week

Days of work:  Monday-Friday

Deadline to apply:  February 11, 2025

About the position:  

Wildflowers Childcare is committed to supporting the Jasper community through high-quality early learning and childcare programs. The Recovery Early Childhood Educator (ECE) position has been created to provide essential support to children, families, and staff navigating the recovery process.

This role integrates recovery-focused initiatives into our childcare programming, emphasizing emotional well-being, developmental support, and staff resilience. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic, collaborative team, balancing routine childcare responsibilities with recovery-related priorities to meet the evolving needs of our community.

The start date of this term position is as soon as possible with an end date of December 31, 2025

Work performed:  

Ensure the safety and well-being of each child in your care.
Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate programming that integrates recovery-focused strategies.
Create a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters growth and resilience.
Maintain consistent communication with families regarding children’s development 
Provide trauma-sensitive emotional and developmental support to children affected by the wildfire.
Assist families in accessing recovery-focused resources and services.
Support staff in maintaining a positive, resilient work environment by ensuring and promoting team well-being.
Collaborate with other municipal departments to contribute to recovery initiatives.
Document program activities, learning stories, and recovery-related progress.
Attend professional development opportunities and contribute to team planning sessions.
Ensure all equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
Contribute to and uphold the Municipality’s safety initiatives by actively participating in and promoting a culture of safety at all levels
Qualifications & experience:  Your resume and cover letter must clearly describe how you meet the following minimum qualifications:

Ensure the safety and well-being of each child in your care.
Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate programming that integrates recovery-focused strategies.
Create a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters growth and resilience.
Maintain consistent communication with families regarding children’s development 
Provide trauma-sensitive emotional and developmental support to children affected by the wildfire.
Assist families in accessing recovery-focused resources and services.
Support staff in maintaining a positive, resilient work environment by ensuring and promoting team well-being.
Collaborate with other municipal departments to contribute to recovery initiatives.
Document program activities, learning stories, and recovery-related progress.
Attend professional development opportunities and contribute to team planning sessions.
Ensure all equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
Contribute to and uphold the Municipality’s safety initiatives by actively participating in and promoting a culture of safety at all levels

How to apply:  Submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining your qualifications, experience and any relevant documentation to the Human Resources Coordinator, Marlyn Fernandez, by email to: mfernandez@jasper-alberta.ca

We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh new ideas to our organization.