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 specialized movement curriculum gets children on track to a healthy and active lifestyle. Through group games, sports, basic movement skills, nutritional guidance and plenty of outdoor exercise, our gym classes promote both a healthy body and a healthy mind. As a Assistant Teacher, you will facilitate individual and group activities to promote and enhance physical development.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**:

- Support the Lead Teacher in planning 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.
- Supervise students during high-risk activities, while ensuring a safe environment inside the classroom and outdoor programming.
- 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
- Work collaboratively with others across the campus, initiate conversations and meetings when necessary to ensure collaborative engagement in regard to children’s care.
- Assist children with self-help skills, including toileting and diapering.
- Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs especially when working with infants and toddlers

**Preferred Skills and Qualifications**:

- Formal education within Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 2 or 3
- Minimum 1-year teaching experience
- 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.

**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 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

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