Assistant Teacher

**The Opportunity**

Are you an early childhood educator 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 Academy *Formerly known as 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_

**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, and a 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 unique curriculum is based on the philosophy that children learn best through experiences. As an Assistant Infant Teacher, you will create provocations for young children (0-24 months) and guide their learning through a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that cultivates enthusiastic and global-minded individuals. We provide an engaging work environment and have dedicated staff members to support you in your role as an educator.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**
- 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.
- Ensure that classroom practices meet Alberta Child Care Licensing and Accreditation Standards.
- Plan open-ended activities to support the development of children.
- Create engaging learning opportunities based on the learning objectives of the classroom.
- Provide care for children including diapering, feeding, and napping as needed.

**What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications)**
- A passion for working with babies and toddlers
- Patient, nurturing, and thoughtful
- Good communication skills to communicate effectively with parents
- Previous experience working with young children is an asset
- A diploma in Early Childhood Education / Early Child-Care Certification
- Evidence of Criminal Record Clearance, including Vulnerable Sector Search, within the past 6 months
- First Aid / CPR Certification
- Ability to lift a min. of 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.