Make a Meaningful Impact in Early Childhood Education
At The Children’s House Child Care Society, we believe in creating vibrant, play-based environments where children, families, and educators grow together. If you're passionate about early learning and want to be part of a community that values curiosity, connection, and care, we’d love to hear from you.
We offer opportunities for both employment and self-employment, depending on the role. Our daycare, kindergarten, and day home programs are supported by dedicated professionals who share our commitment to nurturing young minds.
Daycare/Kindergarten Educators and Teachers
Individuals must hold at least the following qualifications/ certificates/ background checks:
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Early Childhood Educator Certification from the Government of Alberta.
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For Kindergarten – A permanent teaching certificate from Alberta Education.
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First aid with Child Component from St John's or Red Cross.
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Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.
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Child intervention record check.
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Must be legally able to work in Canada.
Day Home Program Educators
Individuals must hold at least the following qualifications, certificates, and background checks:
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Early Childhood Educator Certification from the Government of Alberta.
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First Aid with Child Component (St. John’s Ambulance or Red Cross).
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Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search.
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Child Intervention Record Check.
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Must be legally able to work in Canada.
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Self-employed
Additional Requirements:
Contact Jen by phone or email to express interest or ask questions.
Complete additional home visits focused on environment, safety, and general operations.
Receive a Day Home Educator Handbook and application from the agency.
Each visit is tailored to the educator’s needs to ensure they feel supported.
Submit the completed application to begin the process.
Upon agency approval, registration of children into the day home program begins.
Participate in two initial home visits that include all individuals residing in the home (as per government regulations).
See more information on becoming a day home educator here.
Non-paid Opportunities
At Children’s House, we welcome individuals who want to contribute to early childhood education through volunteering, practicum placements, or board involvement.
Becoming a Day Home Educator
Children's House Satellite Family Day Home Program is excited to support you on your journey of becoming a day home educator through our licensed agency. Our support doesn't just stop once you are an educator with us; we are committed to continually supporting and guiding you through your learning. As co-learners and co-researchers, we will create places of vitality for educators, children and families.
Children's House has a lot to offer our day home educators. Here is what you can expect:
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Recognition as a day home educator, we will meet you where you are at and support you in continual growth and learning.
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Day home coordinator/consultant/home visitor holds a Level 3 Government of Alberta Certification in Early Childhood Education and has direct early learning and child care day home experience.
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Storypark App is used for documentation of learning stories, emergent curriculum, menu planning, and communications with families and the agency. The app is fully paid for by the agency.
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Upon completing 2 years of service, the agency will reimburse the costs of the educator's Criminal Record Check and First Aid Course.
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Earn a competitive income setting your own fees and hours.
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Enable eligible families to qualify for child care subsidy or Affordability Grant to help meet the costs of child care.
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Receive wage top-up funding.
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Paid monthly.
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Educator's income will not change due to emergency closures, sickness, family holidays, and child absenteeism.
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Qualification for income tax reductions and T4 Slip.
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Vacation and wellness closures determined by day home educator without changes to contract and earnings in addition to agency closures.
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Advertise, enrollment of all children, and collection of fees.
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Emergency 24/7 line directly to day home coordinator/consultant/home visitor.
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Regular support and monitoring visits with documentation of visit outcome for reference.
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Agency substitute care at no cost to educators and back-up care support.
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Reflective and training meetings with opportunities for professional development, conferences, workshops, and licensing review.
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Networking opportunities with other educators within our society.
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Participation in current pilot projects to support and facilitate current and best practices.
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Invitation to special events that create networking opportunities and celebration of educators and families.
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Access to all documentation and forms to operate your day home program.
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Access to toy and resource lending libraries.
Getting Started
If you are interested or have wonderings in becoming a day home educator with our licensed agency please contact Jen through telephone or email. The agency will discuss the process and provide you with a day home educator handbook and application. After submission of the application, we will organize a time to meet. As per Government regulations, the first two initial meetings in the home will include all individuals that reside in the home. Next, the agency will complete visits to the home that will discuss environment, safety, general operations and needs of the prospective day home educator. Each visit length is unique to the individual, ensuring they receive the time and materials to feel valued and supported on their journey. Once approved by the agency, registration of children into the day home program will commence.