Early Learning Educator - Edmonton, Canada - Thrive Elementary School

Description

Job Description (EN):

Thrive Elementary School

Early Learning Educator
Thrive Charter School is a kindergarten through grade 6 school located at 10735 McQueen Road opening in September 2023. The school is currently under renovation. Thrive School is creating something special; a no fees to parents, K-6 Public Charter School. A place where our students' brilliant futures come into clear focus, and anything is possible.

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Who we are
Thrive is a K-6 public charter school designed to support families' needs and dreams in mind. The school will offer an accessible and challenging program. Students will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a nurturing small school environment. At Thrive, we have high expectations for both academic achievement and student well-being. That's because we believe in our students and families.


Working together, we can build curious minds, confident hearts and big futures
At Thrive, we believe every child should have every chance.


Vision

An accessible and equitable education ecosystem that eliminates opportunity gaps, empowers students to realize their extraordinary potential and gives rise to positive multigenerational change.

Mission

We are fiercely committed to creating a learning environment for these students that is truly accessible and facilitates deep engagement.

To this end, we will:

• Champion eager minds, unlocking each student's inherent potential for high achievement.
• Empower every student with the skills, knowledge, experiences and confidence they need to pursue relentlessly bold futures.
• Nurture belonging by building meaningful connections in the classroom, the school, at home and in the community.
• Overcome the barriers, labels and implicit bias that undermine aspirations and wellbeing.
• Elevate each student through integrated academic, individual, and familyfocused supports and services that are proactive and guided by a deep understanding of each unique individual.
• Embrace a futurefocused mindset that places a high priority on enriched STEM learning for all students, preparing them for STEM pathways in high school and enabling students to see themselves as the innovators, scientists, inventors, engineers and technology experts of tomorrow.

Position Description
1.0 FTE Level 2 or 3 Early Childhood Educator position with the kindergarten students.

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Eligibility

Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Principal and in compliance with the Thrive Elementary School approved charter:

• Design and implement creative activities based on the Alberta Kindergarten curriculum coupled with observations of children's interests and skills
• Maintain welcoming, safe and caring school and classroom environment safe through active supervision
• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities as appropriate, to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Document and share special moments and important milestones of the children in your care
• Promote open communication and work cooperatively and effectively as a team member who communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis
• Maintain open, positive, friendly and cooperative relationships with each child's family
• Maintain classroom resources and assist in cleaning and sanitizing
• Distribution of lunch and snack
• Prepares the space and furniture so it is conducive for all activities
• Prepares for assigned classes and demonstrates written evidence of preparation upon request. Prepares materials for learning, and classrooms for activities, as appropriate.
• Instructs using a variety of instructional approaches appropriate for kindergarten students' needs and program focus (ie. STEM) including multimodal teaching strategies.
• Provides learning opportunities so students are able to see themselves as the innovators, scientists, inventors, engineers and technology experts of tomorrow.
• Establishes and models expectations for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order and safety among the students for whom we are responsible, under the guidance of the Principal. Enforces all administrative policies governing students.
• Collaboratively meets with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confers with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators regularly in order to discuss children's progress and to support students' emotional, behavioural and academic needs, as appropriate.
• Effectively plans with other staff members, as well as partners, for opportunities beyond the classroom which promotes learning.
• Open minded and committed to continuous professional learning, collaboration, and reflection.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Plans and supervises engaging class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, as appropriate, and guides students in lear