On Call Teacher - Strathmore at Fueling Brains & Academies

Strathmore, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Interpersonal Skills, Project-Based Learning, Role Modeling, Collaboration, Curriculum Planning, Supervision, Self-Care Assistance, Problem Solving, Creativity, Patience, Professionalism, Fun, Open-Mindedness, Inspiration

Industry

Higher Education

Description

About Us 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? If so, Fueling Brains Academies (formerly 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! We are currently looking for On-Call Teachers who have strong interpersonal skills and find joy in working with children and adults. The ideal candidate will be committed to learning and teaching in emergent, project-based ways, lead by example for the children and ensure a positive and collaborative work environment with all teachers in the classroom. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Make a difference every day! Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day. Guide children in self-motivated learning, helping stimulate their natural desire to learn. Encourage children through role modeling and guidance to respect themselves and others. Collaborate with classroom teams for planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans. Plan open ended activities with an emphasis on process orientation and developmentally appropriate curriculum with age-appropriate and individualized activities. Be responsible for reporting challenges, successes and competencies of each student to the Director or to parents on a regular basis. Supervise the classroom, helping the children to think creatively, to solve problems independently and respect themselves and others. Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for the children. Assist children with self-care (i.e. dressing, diapering, feeding). Other duties as assigned by Lead Teachers and Program Supervisors. What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications) Minimum one year experience working with children Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 2 or 3 Only Reggio-inspired or Montessori experience is an asset. Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire) Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector Check, within past 6 months (may be obtained upon hire) 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! Wants the position, gets the position, and has the capacity to fulfill roles and responsibilities of the position! Ambition to grow with the company! Qualified with credentials for the position and/or willing to become qualified! IF THIS RESONATES WITH YOU, WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM TODAY! Our Offer Competitive salary Extended employee benefit plan based on tenure and role 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! 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

On-Call Teachers will guide children in self-motivated learning and ensure a positive classroom environment. They will collaborate with classroom teams to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.