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Build Your Career with St. Francis
St. Francis is hiring early childhood educators across our five Alberta locations. We are a Canadian family-owned daycare looking for people who genuinely enjoy working with children.
Why Work at St. Francis
We are not a corporate chain. We are a Canadian family-owned daycare with five centres across Alberta, and the same family that started St. Francis 25 years ago still runs it today.
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Family-Owned Culture
Decisions get made by people who know your name. Educators are not interchangeable; you build long relationships with the children, the families, and the team.
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Competitive Wages
Wages are reviewed annually and adjusted to reflect Alberta market rates, along with your experience and certification level. Specific wage grid details are shared during the interview.
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Professional Development
Every educator receives a minimum of 50 hours of paid professional development each year, built into the workweek. Training is not asked of staff on their own time.
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Team Environment
Most of our centres have small core teams who have worked together for years, which makes for predictable shifts and steady relationships with the children you care for.
Current Daycare Job Openings
We hire educators across all five of our Alberta centres. Specific openings vary by season, age group, and centre.
| Position | Locations |
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| Early Childhood Teacher Level 1, 2, or 3 | All five centres |
| Lead Educator / Room Lead | All five centres |
| Centre Director / Assistant Director | As openings arise |
| Cook or Kitchen Support | Select centres |
| Casual or Substitute Educator | All five centres |
| Program Director | All five centres |
| Daycare Cleaner | All five centres |
| Cleaning Supervisor | All five centres |
See Currently Posted Positions
To see currently posted positions, email Info@stfrancisdaycare.ca or contact your nearest centre directly. Direct phone numbers and emails are on each location page.
What We Look For
Working with children is meaningful work, and it requires real qualifications. Here is what we look for in every educator we hire.
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ECE Certification
All Alberta-licensed daycare staff must hold ECE certification at Level 1 (Child Development Assistant), Level 2 (Child Development Worker), or Level 3 (Child Development Supervisor). New graduates and certification-in-progress applicants are welcome.
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Current First Aid and CPR
All educators must hold current Standard First Aid with CPR-C, including infant-focused training for those working with children under 2 years old.
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Passion for Children and Patience for Parents
It is possible to learn the technical skills. The instinct to bend down to a child’s level, to listen patiently to a worried parent, to keep showing up on tough days: those traits are what we hire for.
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Police Information Check
Successful applicants must provide a current Police Information Check, including the Vulnerable Sector Check, before starting. This is an Alberta licensing requirement.
Employee Benefits
What you get in return for showing up every day.
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Paid Professional Development
50+ hours per year, built into work hours. Topics range from literacy and language development to inclusion, behaviour support, and trauma-informed practice.
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Flexible Scheduling Where Possible
We try to accommodate school schedules, family obligations, and other roles. Centres with longer hours, like Greenview, offer split-shift options for some positions.
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Team Events
Quarterly team gatherings, holiday celebrations, and centre-specific traditions. The educators who have been with us longest say this is what they value most about working at St. Francis.
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Career Growth
Many of our directors started as Level 1 educators. We support staff working toward Level 2, Level 3, and director qualifications, and we promote internally whenever we can.
Apply Now
Ready to apply? Send us your resume and a short note about why you would like to join St. Francis.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to Info@stfrancisdaycare.ca. Include your preferred centre or centres, the position you are applying for, and your earliest start date.
What to Expect Next
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Send your application — cover letter & resume to Info@stfrancisdaycare.ca
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Phone screen within 1–2 weeks if shortlisted
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In-person interview at the centre, followed by reference checks before any offer
📅 We hire year-round — there is no set deadline. Apply at any time that works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need ECE certification to apply?
Yes. Alberta requires all daycare educators to hold ECE certification at Level 1, 2, or 3. New graduates and certification-in-progress applicants are welcome to apply.
Can I work at multiple St. Francis locations?
Some educators float between centres, especially as casual or substitute staff. Most permanent positions are tied to a single centre to give children consistency.
Do you offer part-time positions?
Yes. Part-time and casual positions are available at most centres, and split-shift roles are common at Greenview given its longer operating hours.
What is the hiring process?
Send your resume, then a phone screen within 1 to 2 weeks if shortlisted, then an in-person interview at the centre. References are checked before any offer is made.
Questions Before Applying?
Get in Touch
Have questions about a specific position or what it is like to work at St. Francis? Contact us at Info@stfrancisdaycare.ca or contact your nearest centre directly. We will get back to you within one business day.
Centre emails and phone numbers are on each location page.
