On Call Teacher - Calgary

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2 days ago

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 enha ...

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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?

We are currently looking for On-Call Teachers that have strong interpersonal skills and find joy in working with children and adults.

The ideal candidate will be committed to learning and teaching in emergent, project-based ways, lead by example for the children, and ensure a positive and collaborative work environment with all teachers in the classroom.

If so, Fueling Brains Academies (formerly 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

Our Offer

Competitive salary
Extended employee benefit plan based on tenure and role
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

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Make a difference every day
Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
Guide children in self-motivated learning, helping stimulate their natural desire to learn.
Encourage children through role modeling and guidance to respect themselves and others.
Collaborate with classroom teams for planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
Plan open-ended activities with an emphasis on process orientation and a developmentally appropriate curriculum with age-appropriate and individualized activities.

Be responsible for reporting challenges, successes, and competencies of each student to the Director or to parents on a regular basis.

Supervise the classroom, helping the children to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others.
Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children.
Assist children with self-care (i.e. dressing, diapering, feeding).
Other duties as assigned by Lead Teachers and Program Supervisors.

What You Bring (Preferred Skills And Qualifications)

Minimum one year of experience working with children
Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 1/2
Reggio-inspired or Montessori experience is an asset.
Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire)
Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months (may be obtained upon hire)

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

Fueling Brains Academy is an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard.

We believe that a strong focus and commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to truly make early childhood education an enabler for wide-reaching change.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

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