Assistant Teacher | Left Brain Classroom (Montessori Inspired) |West 85th Campus

at  Fueling Brains FB Academies

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an early childhood educator and Montessorian looking for that next step in your career? Are you ready to begin a new journey in Early Childhood Education and make a difference in the world? Are you passionate about teaching children and are driven by a desire to enhance early childhood education?

WHAT YOU BRING (PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS)

• Formal education within Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 1, 2 or 3
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience
• Experience teaching within a Casa Montessori Environment is an asset.
• Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire).
• Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, time management, problem solving and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs., especially when working with infants and toddlers.

• Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a Montessori program for children to stimulate growth of executive functional skills, cognitive flexibility, working memory and inhibitory control.
• Setting up classroom materials and planning activities for the children’s learning and development.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge.
• Provide effective supervision, support classroom routines and maintain behavioural expectations with children.
• Coordinate and participate with parents and/or guardians to ensure educational success of the child.
• Use technologies and optimize the Fueling Brains application for the teaching/learning process.
• Daily reporting and record-keeping, including daily attendance and communication logs, allergy, medication, and health records, and addressing all health and safety concerns.
• Participate in internal and external learning activities to increase knowledge and awareness of Early Childhood Education research.
• Assist children with self-help skills, including feeding, toileting and diapering.