Childcare Specialist
Open To Work
Charmaine Nelson
Creative Corner
Edmonton,AB
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Childcare Specialist
Work Type
Part Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Edmonton, AB
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$0/hr
Important To Me
Flexible work hours
1
Language
23
years of professional experience
Dynamic and diversely experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled with fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. After taking an independent consulting route to have more flexibility to focus on family there is a readiness to seek and maintain a part-time, casual or substitute position.
Work History
Childcare Specialist Substitute
1 Year 4 Months- Supported daily childcare routines, ensuring safe supervision and responsive care for children.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities supporting social, emotional, and developmental growth.
- Monitored classroom transitions, meal times, and rest periods to preserve smooth operations.
- Guided children through positive behavior strategies and consistent routine expectations
Childcare Specialist Substitute
1 Year 5 Months- Guided children through positive behavior strategies and consistent routine expectations.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through open communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Maintained clean, organized care spaces aligned with health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with families and staff to address individual care needs and concerns.
Independent Educational Consultant
10 Years 8 Months- Enhanced time management and multitasking skills through balancing childcare personal and professional growth activities.
- Assessed child development needs to recommend appropriate learning strategies and support plans.
- Maintained deep knowledge of child development.
- Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Preschool Teacher & Childcare Specialist
1 Year 6 Months- Fostered a nurturing environment, supporting children's mental health - applied play - based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Managed daily opening and closing procedures for Building Blocks Centre.
- Implemented creative curriculum, enhancing children's learning experience -building appropriate play centers to build on children's developmental levels
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their childs progress and addressing any concerns proactively - established positive communication with parents
- Completed, followed and met all OEP and licensing forms and protocols
Baby Supervisor
3 Years 7 Months- Cared for developing needs and wellness of babies 3 - 19 months old.
- Designed age appropriate learning centers to foster the children's distinct growth and developmental milestones.
- Completed, followed and met all OEP and licensing forms and protocols - making sure all programming was supported to all their needs.
- Secured baby room that gave confidence and security to not only babies but also parents/guardians daily.
Childcare Supervisor
1 Year 7 Months- Managed daily opening and closing procedures for WeeCare Centre.
- Efficiently fielded phone inquiries and facilitated the enrollment and scheduling process for new families.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their childs progress and addressing and any concerns proactively - established positive communication with parents
- Organized planning and programming sheets - as well as preparing for licensing approval.
- Built and developed appropriate play centers to enhance and cultivate on children's developmental levels
Administrator / Project Manager
4 Years 1 Month- Increased repeat business by establishing trust and rapport with clients through consistent high-quality work.
- Enhanced cleanliness and organization with meticulous attention to detail in all tasks performed.
- Maintained open lines of communication with the clients regarding scheduling, updates or special requests.
- Directed daily administrative operations, ensuring accurate records, correspondence, and document control.
- Managed vendor communications, order tracking, and office supply oversight.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
Education
Level 3 Childcare Supervisor Diploma
Skills
First Aid & CPR Certificate
Computer skills
Police Sector Check
Project Management
Time Management
Communication
Organization
Patience & empathy
Team work
Child development
Lesson planning
Multi tasking
Languages
English
Languages
5
Timeline
Childcare Specialist Substitute
Great Expectations Childcare
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Childcare Specialist Substitute
Creative Corner
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Independent Educational Consultant
Childcare
09.2014 - 05.2025Read More
Preschool Teacher & Childcare Specialist
GPRC Preschool (BB)
01.2013 - 07.2014Read More
Baby Supervisor
QEII Hospital
05.2009 - 12.2012Read More
Childcare Supervisor
WeeCare
10.2007 - 05.2009Read More
Administrator / Project Manager
Econospan Structures Corp
09.2003 - 10.2007Read More
Grande Prairie Regional College
Level 3 Childcare Supervisor Diploma
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