Childcare Educator - Edmonton, Canada - Montessori childcare

Description

We are a South Edmonton based Early Learning Childcare centre (near Southgate) who specializes and is focused on providing Montessori learning.

Our program is designed to deliver stimulating learning experiences in a safe environment that enhances children's social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

We are looking for someone who is trained or has some knowledge in Montessori learning styles, someone who is compassionate, and who loves children.

Job description
This position requires a person who possesses love, patience, and respect for children.

The director must be able to encourage the children to be independent and model for them appropriate manners and behaviours.

She/he will instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth by performing the following duties:

• Provide the children with a "prepared environment" which includes making materials to support the individual needs within the classroom
• Plan individual and/or group activities to stimulate growth of the children in social, emotional, and academic areas
• Instruct children in each area of the classroom: giving presentations and lessons in each area including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Culture
• Allow children to be as independent as possible
• Encourage individual work time to promote independence as well as group work to promote socialization
• Identify, select, and modify work in the room to meet the needs of children with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Implement the progress of each child through individual lessons and record keeping (observations)
• Follows the behaviour management guidelines as outlined in our policy
• Responsible for diaper changing and/or assisting with toileting while demonstrating respect for the child
• Adheres to company values. safety policies and procedures
• Maintains a high level of professional at all times

Qualifications:

• Should hold a recognized Montessori accreditation and certification, or equivalent with a passion for children is an assest.

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Must have a Level 2 or 3, First Aid + CPR and criminal and vulnerable sector check:

• Highly energetic, effective, organized, enthusiastic and great at time management.
• Must value and be able to create an environment built on respect, empathy and kindness.
• Must be able to help children build strong relationships and problemsolving skills.
• Must be able to offer a curriculum that engages and challenges each child Fostering a child's pride in accomplishments and love for learning.
• Artistic talents to include work with arts and craft.

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


Salary:
$28,666.00-$54,558.00 per year


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
$28,770.00-$55,208.00 per year


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Onsite parking
• Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location:
In person