ABC Head Start

We’re hiring!

ABC Head Start is looking for Bachelor of Education Teachers to join our team and help create meaningful learning experiences for young children and their families.

If you’re passionate about early learning, building relationships, and helping children feel confident, capable, and ready for what comes next, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Edmonton
🎓 Bachelor of Education required

Ready to join our team? Apply online at abcheadstart.org/careers

Welcome back, ABC Head Start team!

We hope our staff had a restful, fun-filled break and are feeling refreshed for the year ahead. We can’t wait to have everyone back, and we’re especially excited to welcome our children and families in the coming weeks!

Over the next couple of weeks, our team will be busy preparing classrooms, participating in training and professional learning, and getting everything ready for a new year of fun.

Investing in our team’s learning is part of our commitment to best practices and creating the best possible experiences for children and families.

A huge thank you to our partners at First Capital for nominating ABC Head Start for the FCR Thriving Neighbourhoods Grant.

We are honoured to have been nominated, and so grateful to have been chosen as a recipient. This support helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities and providing essential supports for children and families across Edmonton.

Partnerships like this remind us that when our community comes together, we can make an even greater difference. Thank you, First Capital, for believing in the work we do and helping us build a stronger future for Edmonton’s children and families.

Sometimes the biggest impact can be seen in the little things: a child finding their voice, building confidence, making connections and discovering the joy of being themselves.

For families, seeing that growth can be incredibly meaningful. At ABC Head Start, we have the privilege of supporting children as they develop new skills, build relationships and find their place in the world.

Your support helps make these moments possible.

Help us continue creating opportunities for children and families to thrive. Donate today at abcheadstart.org/donate.

Supporting neurodivergent children starts with seeing the child, not the diagnosis, behaviour or expectations placed around them.

Children deserve to be understood, supported and accepted for who they are. That means creating spaces where children can communicate in their own ways, take the breaks they need, build trusting relationships and learn without being asked to hide who they are.

Because inclusion isn't about making every child fit the same mould. It's about meeting children where they are and giving them the support they need to thrive.

This year, ABC Head Start's Family Engagement Team made 1,852 referrals connecting families with essential resources and services. From housing and food security to financial supports, healthcare, and more. Supporting children means supporting the whole family.

Behind every referral is a family navigating a challenge, a conversation that opened a door, and a connection that can make a meaningful difference.

We’re proud of our Family Engagement Team for helping families find resources, build connections, and feel supported every step of the way.

1,852 referrals. Countless connections. Real impact.

September is just around the corner!

Starting Head Start is a big milestone for little ones, and a little practice at home can help make the transition feel more comfortable and confident.

Here are 5 simple things you can practice together before the first day:

👟 Shoes on & off - Encourage your child to practice putting on and taking off their shoes independently.

🥤 Drinking from a cup - Give them opportunities to practice drinking from an open cup.

📚 Sitting for stories - Build up their ability to sit and listen while enjoying a favourite book together.

⏰ Create a consistent routine - Start practicing your morning, mealtime and bedtime routines before school begins.

🧥 Zippers & buttons - Let your child practice getting dressed and working on those tricky fasteners.

Remember, the goal isn’t perfection, it’s practice! Give your child plenty of encouragement and celebrate those little moments of independence. 🌟

We can’t wait to welcome our Head Start children and families for another amazing year!

WE’RE HIRING! 💫

Ready to do work that truly matters?
ABC Head Start Society is growing our team, and we’re looking for passionate, caring professionals to join our mission of helping children and families thrive.

We’re currently hiring for:
Family Engagement Worker
Build meaningful relationships with families, connect caregivers with resources and supports, facilitate family programming, and help create a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

Early Learning Teacher
Make a difference both inside and outside the classroom! This unique role combines inclusive, play-based learning with hands-on support for families in their homes and community settings.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 View the full job descriptions and apply online:
abcheadstart.org/careers

Social and emotional development happens every day in the way we respond to big feelings, practice taking turns, solve problems, build friendships, and connect with the people around us.

The good news? You don't need a special lesson to support these skills. Everyday moments are full of opportunities to help children name their feelings, practice empathy, work through challenges, and feel safe and supported.

As we wrap up our Summer Development Series, remember that development doesn't stop when school is out. Play, conversation, movement, creativity, and connection are all opportunities for children to learn and grow.

Save these posts to come back to throughout the summer, and keep finding the learning in the little moments. ☀️

📚 Happy National Book Lovers Day!

There’s nothing quite like sharing a favourite story with your child; whether it’s a book you’ve read a hundred times or a new story you discover together.

Reading with children helps build language and communication skills, encourages imagination, strengthens early literacy skills and creates meaningful opportunities to connect.

And sometimes, the best part is simply getting cozy and reading one more story before bedtime.

What was your favourite children’s book growing up or your child’s favourite right now? Tell us in the comments! 📖👇