Lead Teacher | Right Brain classroom (Reggio Inspired) |West 85th Campus

at  Fueling Brains FB Academies

THE OPPORTUNITY

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? Are you an early childhood educator looking for that next step in your career?

WHAT YOU BRING (PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS)

• Minimum two years experience working in a Reggio inspired practice / emergent curriculum
• Early Childhood Certification and Bachelor’s Degree
• Alberta Child care Certification Level 2 or higher
• Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire)
• Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within past 6 months (may be obtained upon hire)
• Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs especially when working with infants and toddlers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
• Previous experience of leading a team of teachers in a classroom environment is an asset

• Plan open-ended activities for preschool-aged children, while encouraging an environment of collaborative learning.
• Collaborate with classroom teams for planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• 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.
• Document the children’s learning moments, successes, and challenges.
• Collaborate with classroom teams for planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Use technologies and optimize the Fueling Brains application for the teaching/learning process.
• Collaborate with parents and/or guardians to share and ensure the educational success of the child.
• Supervise the children at all times, ensuring a safe environment inside the classroom and during outdoor programming.
• Participate in internal and external learning activities to increase knowledge and awareness of Early Childhood Education research.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.