Lead Movement Teacher

2 months ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Building Brains Full time

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?

Building Brains is a dynamic organization that is changing the landscape in early childhood education. It focuses on children's brain development while providing an environment that is representative of the best early childhood care programs within Canada. Our quality child care, preschool programs build strong brains for life. Through natural light-filled spacious rooms and learning materials, we offer an innovative and welcoming environment that is captivating and stimulating for both adults and children.

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 individual and group activities that develop gross motor skills and physical development for multi-level competencies.
  • Assess the physical skill of the student (foot placement, arm placement, body placement when landing, etc.)
  • Adjust curricula to adapt to students with disabilities or different physical abilities in order to create a positive experience for all students.
  • Use technologies and optimize the Fueling Brains application for the teaching/learning process.
  • Supervise students during high-risk activities, while ensuring a safe environment inside the classroom and outdoor programming.
  • Work collaboratively with others across the campus, initiate conversations and meetings when necessary to ensure collaborative engagement in regard to children's care.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications)

  • Early Childhood Certification or Bachelor's Degree
  • Background or education in kinesiology is an asset.
  • Alberta Child care Certification Level 2 or higher
  • Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire)
  • Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months.
  • Knowledge and understanding of children's gross motor skills and how to incorporate it into games and activities.
  • Positive attitude, enthusiastic, engaging, adaptable, and a passion for working with children.
  • Displays interest in physical activity, experience playing/participating in sports and/or fitness.
  • Ability to manage, supervise and interact with large groups of children.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Physical labor, including ability to lift up to 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.

  • Building Brains 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.
  • If you are passionate about teaching children and are driven by a desire to enhance early childhood education, Building Brains is the place for you

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