Infant/toddler Educator

We are looking for an exceptional, engaged, excited, and dedicated Early Childhood Educator who has a passion for working with young children. We currently have one position available in our Infant Classroom with 8 children aged 12-24 months. The successful teacher shall be knowledgeable in early childhood learning theories, teaching strategies and have training in classroom management and guidance.

About Us:
The CEFA educational system at Core Educational & Fine Arts (CEFA) Junior Kindergarten is one of today’s leading approaches to educating young children. Its rich academic content is designed to stimulate the child in many different ways, to optimize the natural development of the child’s brain. This wonderful approach facilitates learning experiences for children in areas such as mathematics, reading, writing, drama, science, visual arts, music, yoga and many more. It is based on the belief that children must be given the opportunity to gain experience and exercise their intellect in various forms, such as the expression of their creativity, reasoning, and sequential thinking. In the CEFA environment, children have ample time to learn, play and express themselves in creative ways. Our full day early learning and junior kindergarten programs at our schools are far beyond the typical childcare programs found throughout Canada.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement along with your partner teacher a high-quality program, in line with the CEFA curriculum, that supports and promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of all children.
- Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, outcome, and values of CEFA.
- Plan and maintain a high-quality environment that ensures the health, security, and well-being of children.
- Assess the abilities, interests, and needs of children and communicate accordingly.
- Communicate in a thorough, clear, and timely manner both written and oral.
- Be genuine, supportive, engaged, and a productive team member who is open to and implements feedback and guidance.
- Support children in the development of their self-help skills and independence.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers, management, and families.
- Attend staff meetings, and any professional development opportunities as required.
- Work in partnership to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials.
- Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and to be appropriately dressed and professional at all times. (Vacation times align with school closures)
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate Licence (Level, 1 2 or 3 - or willing to obtain) (required Level 2 or 3 Preferred)
- Experience with Infants: minimum 2 years preferred
- CEFA teacher training
- First Aid/CPR Certificate (required)
- Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search (required)
- Familiar with current Alberta Licensing and Health Regulations (required)
- Knowledge of the Montessori and Reggio Emilia methodology (preferred)
- Ability to prioritize and to exercise time management

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

- Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, attention to detail.
- Ability to lift, twist and rotate up to 50lbs
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching and kneeling, lifting.
- Manual dexterity

Salary and Benefits:
**Salary**: $15.00-$17.00 + Alberta Childcare Wage Top Up
- Negotiable based on experience and qualifications._

Expected start date: ASAP

**Job Types**: Full-time

Schedule: Shifts vary in length depending on the teacher requirements and school needs between the hours of 7:00 and 05:30

**Benefits**:

- CEFA Methodology Training
- Ongoing development through workshops led by external resources, coaching and mentoring
- Spring break (1 week), and winter break (2 weeks) the school is closed aligned with the Public School Board
- Daily lunch provided from our inhouse kitchen
- Full medical benefits after 6 months (Premiums covered by CEFA)
- Flexible and adaptive team environment
- Discounted tuition for your child to join the program
- Career growth - long term development opportunities and abilities to transfer to new CEFA school as they grow throughout Alberta
- Support for paid professional development programs, courses, workshops
- Paid Sick days, Vacation Days, Statutory Holidays and Professional development days

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $15.00-$17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: In person