Early Childhood Educator

**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 driven by a desire to enhance early childhood education? Are you an early childhood educator and Montessorian looking for that next step in your career?

**If so, Fueling Brains Academy is the place for you**
- Fueling Brains Academy (earlier known as Kids U) was awarded the Gold Winner status for the Calgary Herald/Sun Reader's choice ‘Best Daycare & Best Preschool’ from 2017 - 2022_

**Our Offer**
- Competitive salary
- Number of Positions Available: 3
- Language of Employment: English
- Paid time off and sick days
- Benefits include vision, dental, massage, acupuncture etc
- Extended employee benefit plan based on tenure and role
- 75% Tuition discount at a Fueling Brains Academy for your child
- Employee referral bonus program
- 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 INVITE YOU TO APPLY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM TODAY**

Our left-brain environment is inspired by the Montessori 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.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences and develop the executive functions for the students.
- Plan work cycles to expand logic and influence students natural curiosities towards learning
- Optimize the stimulating environment at the Academy to facilitate student growth, exploration, and participation
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles, student executive function development and use results to appropriately plan lessons for instructional activities.
- Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for assistant teachers and/or volunteer(s).
- Collaborate with classroom teams for planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
- Encourage children through role modelling and guidance to respect themselves and others.
- Collaborate with parents and/or guardians to share and ensure the child's educational success.
- Supervise the children at all times, ensuring a safe environment inside the classroom and during outdoor programming.
- Participate in internal and external learning activities to increase knowledge and awareness of Early Childhood Education research.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required.

**What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications)**
- 3-5 years experience in a Montessori-inspired practice
- Early Childhood Certification and Bachelor’s Degree in Child Studies (or equivalent)
- Montessori Diploma from an accredited institution
- Alberta Child care Certification Level 3 or higher
- Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire)
- Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within past 6 months (may be obtained upon hire)
- Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs, especially when working with infants and toddlers
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
- Previous experience of leading a team of teachers in a classroom environment is an asset

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