Summit Kids is looking for an amazing childcare professional to join our dynamic, diverse, and multicultural s****ummer team. Our mission at Summit Kids is to make a better world, one child at a time — and we invite you to be a part of that mission this summer!

We are currently seeking an Aide to join our Summer Camp program, which will be operated out of the Summit Kids WHCA Campus (1940 6 Ave NW, Calgary).

This is a fixed-term summer position running from June 29, 2026, to August 29, 2026, with the possibility of extension based on operational requirements.

To be a successful candidate for this position, you must possess Alberta Childcare Certification Level 1 & have prior experience working with special needs children between 6 and 12 years of age.

Staff must commit to working the entirety of the summer; no additional time off will be granted over the summer months.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to a designated child with special or additional needs.
• Assist the child in daily routines and activities, including arrival, departure, snack time, outdoor play, and washroom routines.
• Support the child’s participation in group activities and encourage social interaction with peers.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for the child and others.
• Observe and document the child’s progress and communicate observations to the supervising staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the team to adapt activities to meet the needs of the child when required.
• Create a safe, happy, and fun learning environment for our children
• Proactively provide guidance and support for holistic child development
• Take pride in being part of our Summit family. Be a brand ambassador and be accountable. You are the face of our company to the families and to the community at large.
• Engage & build positive & respectful relationships with our staff, families and the community by creating trust and always acting with integrity.
• Ensure that the center facilities are always safe for our children and help the Campus Lead to strictly comply to licensing standards at all times
• Act with compassion while upholding Summit Kids policies and standards.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 3 years of experience working with school-aged children between the ages of 6-12 years.
• Previous experience working with children with ADHD, ASD and other limitations.
• Prior experience as a behaviour interventionist/ Child & Youth worker is an asset.
• Education in the fields of Psychology or Behavioural Intervention will be an asset
• Clear & Valid criminal record check with vulnerable sector, taken in the last 6 months.
• Valid First Aid Certification (don't worry, we'll hook you up!).
• Excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills (English)
• This is a fixed-term position for the duration of the Summer Camp program (June 29 to August 29, 2026), with the possibility of extension based on operational requirements.
• Hours of work are directly tied to the presence of their assigned charge; the Aide is only scheduled during the hours their charge is present on site.

Compensation Includes:

• Competitive Pay (The Aide is compensated at a flat hourly rate and is not eligible for wage enhancement)
• Super fun & engaging staff events promising a great organizational culture.

Apply today and be part of an exciting and rewarding Summer Camp experience at Summit Kids!