Lead Teacher (Jr. Preschool)

at  Calgary French International School

REPORTS TO: Assistant Head of School, Community and Early Learning
POSITION GROUP: Faculty
STATUS: Temporary for the remainder of 2024-2025
Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a full French language immersion co-educational independent school, serving over 800 students from preschool through to Grade 12. For over 50 years, families have chosen CFIS because of our immersive French language learning environment that inspires children’s unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them.
Our dedicated faculty, staff and administration team partner with CFIS families to provide an extraordinary learning experience. Our students benefit from innovative teaching and learning approaches to address global challenges, and are empowered to take responsibility as open-minded, curious citizens who are prepared for the ever-changing world around them.
Job Description:

CFIS is seeking candidates for a Lead Teacher position in our Junior Preschool program, for the balance of the current school year. Our Junior Preschool program is for children aged 19-36 months old, and is part of our Early Childhood Education division within our larger school:

• Develop the junior preschool and/or junior kindergarten programs following an emergent curriculum model, based on observations and developmental needs, interests and abilities of the children.
• Adhere to best instructional practices in early childhood and French immersion education.
• Implement and evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly program plans.
• Act as a model of early childhood knowledge, practice, and professionalism.
• Facilitate language, social, cognitive, emotional, creative, and physical development of the children.
• Actively supervise the children and guide their behaviour.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.
• Communicate with parents regarding children’s progress, needs, and routines.
• Assess and document children’s progress in all areas.
• Attend divisional and school-wide staff meetings and events.
• Represent their grade levels and the early childhood division in school and divisional committees and initiatives.
• Participate in professional workshops or courses for the improvement of Early Childhood Education.
• Collaborate with ECE team members for program implementation and development.
• Form collaborative partnerships with families and participate in parent teacher interviews.
• Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees inside and outside of the school.
• Follow directions given by Coordinator of Licensing, Assistant Principal of Early Childhood Education, and Assistant Head of School, Community and Early Learning, and their designates.
• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Early Childhood Certification with a minimum of Level 2 Child Care Worker is required. Level 3 (Childcare Supervisor) certification is an asset.
• Valid Standard Level B (Childcare) First Aid certification;
• An understanding of the emergent curriculum model; and
• Fluent spoken French is required.
  Prior experience with children aged 19 to 36 months is required and experience in a licensed or accredited early childhood setting is desirable. The successful candidate will need to provide, or have on file, a current (within 6 months) Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.

SKILLS, TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Awareness of best practices in French immersion education;
• Awareness of licensing requirements in early childhood programs;
• Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others;
• Warm, friendly, positive personality;
• Ability to relate well to children and colleagues;
• Exemplary communication skills;
• Professionalism in dealing with all stakeholders;
• Interpersonal skills that foster collegiality and blend with CFIS’s values; and
• Commitment to continuous learning and growth.
• Some knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is an asset.
  Compensation:
  As per the CFIS ECE Lead Teacher salary grid.

Our benefits include:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Health and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Benefit

Application Process:
If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to Apply Now. Don’t meet every single requirement? At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate!
We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.
This job posting will close at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Please refer the Job description for details