Assistant Teacher - New Brighton at Fueling Brains & Academies

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Communication Skills, Role Modeling, Guidance, Imagination, Self-Esteem, Open-Mindedness, Nurturing, Patient, Professionalism, Multi-Tasking, Teamwork, Creativity, Child Care, First Aid, CPR Certification

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Opportunity Are you an early childhood educator 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? If so, Fueling Brains Academy *Formerly known as Kids U) is the place for you! Fueling Brains Academy has won the Gold Winner status for the Calgary Herald/Sun Readers choice ‘Best Daycare & Best Preschool’ from 2017 - 2022! Our Offer Competitive salary Paid time off and sick days Benefits include vision, dental, massage, acupuncture, etc Extended employee benefit plan based on tenure and role Tuition discounts You will be surrounded by pedagogical leaders to share best practices and learn Our facilities offer spacious classrooms lit with natural light, and a beautiful on-site playground and are located near various parks and amenities Paid Professional Development Days AND non-instructional days Career growth, and promotion opportunities unparalleled in the field We pay for your continued education Annual Lead Teacher retreat focused on skills development Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Team building events, week-long staff appreciation events, and staff parties! Enjoy job security in a team you love! We take work/life balance seriously! Are you someone who… Believes in having fun! Thinks outside the box! Is open-minded! Desires to inspire! Willing to give their best! Can be trusted by others! Prepared to change diapers, thoroughly clean, multi-task, and do what it takes to get the job done! Is a naturally gifted teacher! Patient, calm, and professional in every situation! Desires to be a part of something larger than themselves! Works hard and plays hard! Ambition to grow with the company! Qualified with credentials for the position and/or willing to become qualified! IF YOU ARE, WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM TODAY! Our unique curriculum is based on the philosophy that children learn best through experiences. As an Assistant Infant Teacher, you will create provocations for young children (0-24 months) and guide their learning through a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that cultivates enthusiastic and global-minded individuals. We provide an engaging work environment and have dedicated staff members to support you in your role as an educator. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 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. Ensure that classroom practices meet Alberta Child Care Licensing and Accreditation Standards. Plan open-ended activities to support the development of children. Create engaging learning opportunities based on the learning objectives of the classroom. Provide care for children including diapering, feeding, and napping as needed. What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications) A passion for working with babies and toddlers Patient, nurturing, and thoughtful Good communication skills to communicate effectively with parents Previous experience working with young children is an asset A diploma in Early Childhood Education / Early Child-Care Certification Evidence of Criminal Record Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Search, within the past 6 months First Aid / CPR Certification Ability to lift a min. of 40lbs., especially when working with infants and toddlers. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants for further consideration will be contacted. Fueling Brains Academy is an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We believe that a strong focus and commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to truly make early childhood education an enabler for wide-reaching change. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Infant Teacher, you will create provocations for young children and guide their learning in a student-centered environment. You will also provide care for children, including diapering, feeding, and napping as needed.