Campus Float Jr. Preschool

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.

We are looking for teachers that have strong interpersonal skills and find joy in working with children. They are committed to learning and teaching in emergent, project-based ways while open collaboration fosters a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that cultivates enthusiastic and globally-minded individuals.

**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
- 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**

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**-
- Make a difference every day
- Educator Duties to provide lunch break for the full-time staff
- 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, 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. Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector Check, within past 6 months

**What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications)**- A reliable team player
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work hours and environments.
- Minimum one year experience working with children
- Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 1, 2 or 3
- Reggio-inspired or Montessori experience is an asset.
- Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire)
- 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.