Assistant Teacher

**About Fueling Brains**

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**

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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 looking for an Assistant Teacher in West 85th Campus. 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 an Assistant 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.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**
- Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a Reggio program for preschool-aged children to stimulate the growth of executive functioning skills, cognitive flexibility, working memory and inhibitory control.
- Setting up classroom materials and planning activities for the children’s learning and development.
- Work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behavior, work contributions, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge.
- Provide effective supervision, support classroom routines and maintain behavioral expectations with children.
- Coordinate and participate with parents and/or guardians to ensure the educational success of the child.
- Daily reporting and record-keeping, including daily attendance and communication logs, allergy, medication, and health records, and addressing all health and safety concerns.
- Participate in internal and external learning activities to increase knowledge and awareness of Early Childhood Education research.
- Assist children with self-help skills, including feeding, toileting and diapering.
- Make a difference in the lives of young children every day

**What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications)**
- Formal education within Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 1, 2 or 3
- Minimum 1-year teaching experience
- Experience teaching within a Reggio Environment is an asset.
- Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire).
- Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months.
- Effective interpersonal skills, exhibiting a supportive and positive approach.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, time management, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs., especially when working with infants and toddlers.

**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**

**We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants for further consideration will be contacted.