ABOUT FUELING BRAINS

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?

FUELING BRAINS ACADEMY HAS WON THE GOLD WINNER STATUS FOR THE CALGARY HERALD/SUN READERS CHOICE ‘BEST DAYCARE & BEST PRESCHOOL’ FROM 2017 - 2022!

We are looking for an Assistant Teacher at Braeside Campus. Our specialized movement curriculum gets children on track to a healthy and active lifestyle. Through group games, sports, basic movement skills, nutritional guidance and plenty of outdoor exercise, our gym classes promote both a healthy body and a healthy mind. As a Assistant Teacher, you will facilitate individual and group activities to promote and enhance physical development.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Formal education within Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 2 or 3
• Minimum 1-year teaching experience
• Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire).
• Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months.
• Effective interpersonal skills, exhibiting a supportive and positive approach.
• 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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Lead Teacher in planning individual and group activities that develop gross motor skills and physical development for multi-level competencies.
• Assess the physical skill of the student (foot placement, arm placement, body placement when landing, etc.)
• Adjust curricula to adapt to students with disabilities or different physical abilities in order to create a positive experience for all students.
• Use technologies and optimize the Fueling Brains application for the teaching/learning process.
• Supervise students during high-risk activities, while ensuring a safe environment inside the classroom and outdoor programming.
• Encourage children through role modeling and guidance to respect themselves and others
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and encourage children to enrich their everyday experiences using the environment as the third teacher
• Work collaboratively with others across the campus, initiate conversations and meetings when necessary to ensure collaborative engagement in regard to children’s care.
• Assist children with self-help skills, including toileting and diapering.
• Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs especially when working with infants and toddlers

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Formal education within Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 2 or 3
• Minimum 1-year teaching experience
• Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire).
• Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months.
• Effective interpersonal skills, exhibiting a supportive and positive approach.
• 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

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