Lead Teacher - Right Brain at Fueling Brains & Academies

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Curriculum, Collaboration, Role Modeling, Imagination, Self-Esteem Building, Documentation, Parent Collaboration, Supervision, Early Childhood Education, Team Leadership, Communication, Reggio Emilia Philosophy, Multi-tasking, Patience, Professionalism, Child Care Certification

Industry

Higher Education

Description

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 75% Tuition discounts You will be surrounded by pedagogical leaders to share best practices and learn Our facilities offer spacious classrooms lit with natural light, 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 right-brain environment is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education, where creativity, imagination, social skills, and children’s interests determine the curriculum. As a Lead Teacher, you will create an environment that inspires children to think outside of the box and explore and engage with their senses. Your role will be to observe, follow, and document the child’s interests and curiosities as they develop. We take work/life balance seriously! Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 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. 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 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 a Lead Teacher, you will create an inspiring environment for preschool-aged children, encouraging collaborative learning and documenting their interests. You will also collaborate with parents and classroom teams to ensure educational success and maintain a safe environment.