Company Overview
Community Options - A Society for Children and Families is dedicated to ensuring every child receives a great start in life. With over 40 years of experience, we provide quality childcare and inclusive support to children and families in the greater Edmonton area, fostering an environment where every child can reach their full potential.
Summary
At Community Options, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Based in Edmonton, we are a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to providing inclusive early learning, childcare, and developmental supports for young children and their families. For over 45 years, we’ve championed inclusion, equity, and early intervention — ensuring that developmental delays, financial challenges, or other barriers never stand in the way of a child’s potential.
Through collaborative, child-centered programs and a passionate, multidisciplinary team, we help children build the foundational skills they need to succeed in life — in their own communities, alongside their peers.
What You'll Do
Lead with Purpose
- Coordinate services for a caseload of ~25 preschool-aged children, developing and delivering Individual Program Plans (IPPs) tailored to each child’s strengths and needs.
- Partner with families and early learning professionals to create a meaningful, inclusive learning journey for each child.
Empower Through Collaboration
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team (SLPs, OTs, PTs, Family Support Workers, etc.) to provide integrated support in educational and home settings.
- Provide direct consultation and coaching to Educational Assistants (EAs) and early learning teams during program visits.
Make Every Visit Count
- Plan and conduct impactful program visits (typically 2 per month per child) to observe, assess, model strategies, and collect data in collaboration with the EA.
- Design engaging activities and resources to support each child’s development goals.
Communicate with Intention
- Facilitate family-centered IPP meetings and ensure updates, transitions, and planning are clearly documented and shared.
- Liaise with outside agencies and school partners (e.g., Glenrose Hospital, EPSB) to ensure continuity of care and support.
Support and Supervise
- Mentor and supervise your assigned EAs — offering guidance, feedback, and collaboration to help them shine in their roles.
- Promote inclusive practices and build strong relationships between families, EAs, and early learning site staff.
Beyond the Basics – Contribute, Learn, Grow
Depending on your interests and organizational needs, you may also:
- Lead workshops or presentations for families and professionals
- Contribute to EA training and onboarding
- Represent Community Options in external events or conferences
- Participate in internal committees, staff meetings, and professional development
What You Bring
- Bachelor of Education and a valid Alberta teaching certificate (interim or permanent)
- Experience in early childhood education, ideally with diverse learners
- A passion for inclusive education and supporting children with developmental needs
- Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to engage physically with young children (kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasionally running if needed)
- A commitment to child safety and privacy, including:
- Up-to-date Child Intervention Record Check and Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and appropriate insurance
- Certification in Child Care First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
Why Join Community Options?
You’ll be part of a dedicated team that believes in the power of early support, inclusion, and family-centered care. You’ll enjoy flexibility, professional development opportunities, and the chance to truly make a difference in the lives of children and families across Edmonton.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: $38.00-$46.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Current Child Intervention and Police Record Check with vulnerable sector check (dated within 6 months or more recent to hire date)?
- Do you have a reliable vehicle and valid Driver's License?
Work Location: In person
