Assistant Teacher Left Brain Classroom - Saskatoon, Canada - Building Brains

Building Brains

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Saskatoon, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Building Brains is a dynamic organization that is changing the landscape in early childhood education.

It focuses on children's brain development while providing an environment that is representative of the best early childhood care programs within Canada.

Our quality child care, preschool programs build strong brains for life.

Through natural light-filled spacious rooms and learning materials, we offer an innovative and welcoming environment that is captivating and stimulating for both adults and children.

We are looking for teachers that have strong interpersonal skills and find joy in working with children.

They are committed to learning and teaching in emergent, project-based ways while open collaboration fosters a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that cultivates enthusiastic and globally-minded individuals.

Our Offer*- Competitive salary

Paid time off and sick days
Benefits include vision, dental, massage, acupuncture etc
Extended employee benefit plan based on tenure and role
Tuition discounts
You will be surrounded by pedagogical leaders to share best practices and learn
Our facilities offer spacious classrooms lit with natural light, beautiful onsite playground and are located near various parks and amenities
Paid Professional Development Days AND noninstructional 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 openminded
Desires to inspire
Willing to give their best
Can be trusted by others
Prepared to change diapers, thoroughly clean, multitask, 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

Our left-brain classrooms are modeled by the Maria Montessori philosophy and look to normalize and develop the child in light-filled spacious rooms with engaging hands-on materials.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will support the Lead Teacher in building concepts to develop independence, concentration, and coordination as children experience practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and science materials.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities*- Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a Montessori program for children to stimulate growth of executive functional skills, cognitive flexibility, working memory and inhibitory control.

Setting up classroom materials and planning activities for the children's learning and development.
Work cooperatively as a member of the childcare team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge.
Provide effective supervision, support classroom routines and maintain behavioural expectations with children.
Coordinate and participate with parents and/or guardians to ensure educational success of the child.
Daily reporting and recordkeeping, including daily attendance and communication logs, allergy, medication, and health records, and addressing all health and safety concerns.
Participate in internal and external learning activities to increase knowledge and awareness of Early Childhood Education research.
Assist children with selfhelp skills, including feeding, toileting and diapering.

What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications)

Formal education within Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Certification

ECE Level 1, 2 or
Minimum 1 year teaching experience
Experience teaching within a Casa Montessori Environment is an asset.
Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire).
Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, time management, problem solving and leadership abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to lift up to 40lbs., especially when working with infants and toddlers.

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

If you are passionate about teaching children and are driven by a desire to enhance early childhood education, Building Brains is the place for you