Location: Calgary | Copperfield
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time, Hourly
Transition Opportunity: Potential transition into a Permanent Full-Time position in October/November 2026, including possible relocation to Stars Montessori’s future Walden location in Calgary, based on operational needs, enrolment, and performance.
Reports To: Assistant Director
Compensation
Base Wage: $15.50-17.50/hour
ECE Wage Top-Up:
- ECE Level 1 - $2.64/hour
- ECE Level 2 - $5.05/hour
The ECE wage top-up is funded by the Government of Alberta and is subject to eligibility requirements and funding availability.
Hours of Work
This full-time role primarily supports one assigned Kindergarten Out-of-School Care student while assisting with transportation and broader program support.
Anticipated School-Year Schedule
Transportation:
- 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Dedicated 1:1 Support (Kindergarten Student):
Approximate schedule: 7.75 hours/day (38.75 hours/week).
Summer hours are anticipated to transition into full-time One-on-One support, subject to operational needs.
Hours may vary based on attendance, enrolment, staffing, transportation, funding, and operational requirements.
About Stars Montessori
Stars Montessori Academy & Out-of-School Care is a values-driven early learning organization in Calgary, Alberta, dedicated to nurturing the whole child while supporting the well-being, growth, and professionalism of our educators and staff. Early childhood education is skilled, meaningful, and deeply important work. Our environments are intentionally designed to be safe, calm, emotionally secure, and respectful for both children and professionals. When educators and staff feel supported, children flourish.
Stay & Grow at Stars
- This role is part of Stars Montessori’s Stay & Grow pathway. Educators in this role:
- Build strong professional practice and supervision skills
- Gain experience supporting children with additional needs
- Receive coaching and professional development support
- Have opportunities to pursue advancement toward Alberta ECE Level 3 certification through eligible Government of Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification Program pathways
Role
This full-time role provides dedicated 1:1 support to a Kindergarten-aged Out-of-School Care student, promoting participation, communication, successful transitions, emotional regulation, inclusion, and safety within the program.
The successful candidate will build a meaningful, consistent relationship with the child while supporting daily routines and participation in program activities.
This role also includes transfer care and transportation responsibilities, while supporting the broader program where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Primary: 1:1 Aide - Kindergarten OSC Student
- Provide individualized support to an assigned Kindergarten-aged child during Out-of-School Care programming
- Support emotional regulation, routines, transitions, participation, and safety
- Implement consistent support strategies in collaboration with educators, leadership, and family/external supports where applicable
- Foster a calm, safe, and inclusive experience for the child
- Participate in ongoing professional development, coaching, and training to support child outcomes, strengthen practice, and align with Stars Montessori Academy’s standards and expectations.
Primary: Transfer Care Specialist
- Safely transport children to and from program locations
- Maintain supervision, safety, and transportation procedures
- Maintain required licensing and driver documentation
Role Flexibility & Operational Needs
As this role is primarily tied to supporting an assigned child, duties, schedules, and hours may be adjusted based on the child’s attendance, support needs, enrolment, funding, or operational requirements.
Where appropriate, alternate program support or operational duties may be assigned based on qualifications and centre needs.
Qualifications
- Alberta Early Childhood Educator Level 1 or Level 2 Certification required
- Valid First Aid & CPR Certification
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Child Intervention Record Check
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence (Non-GDL)
- Class 4 Driver’s Licence preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Clean 5-Year Driver’s Abstract
- Proof of legal eligibility to work in Canada
Experience
- 1-2 Years of experience working in a licensed childcare or educational setting preferred
- Experience supporting children with additional needs is an asset
Who You Are
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Calm, patient, and relationship-focused
- Passionate about supporting children through individualized care and inclusion
- Reliable, adaptable, and safety-focused
- Comfortable supporting routines, transitions, and transportation responsibilities
- Open to coaching, feedback, and ongoing professional growth
What We Offer
Stars Montessori offers a total rewards approach including:
- Paid professional development
- Ongoing support and coaching
- A structured and supportive environment
- A safety-first, values-driven workplace culture
Pay: $15.50-$17.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience supporting children with additional behavioural, developmental, or sensory support needs in a classroom setting?
- Do you have experience working in a licensed school-age or Out-of-School Care Setting?
- Do you currently hold a valid Alberta Class 5 (Non-GDL) Driver’s License and are you willing to obtain a Class 4 license?
- Do you currently hold a valid Alberta ECE Level 1, 2 or 3 Certification?
Work Location: In person
