On-Call Teacher - Building Brains - Jr Preschool | ECE Level 2 or 3
About The Position
Building Brains is seeking On-Call Teachers with strong interpersonal skills who 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. Building Brains is a dynamic organization focused on children's brain development, providing an environment representative of the best early childhood care programs in Canada. Their quality childcare and preschool programs build strong brains for life, offering an innovative and welcoming environment that is captivating and stimulating for both adults and children through natural light-filled spacious rooms and learning materials.
Requirements
- Minimum one year experience working with children
- Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 2 or 3
- Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire)
- Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector Check, within past 6 months (may be obtained upon hire)
- 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!
Nice To Haves
- Reggio-inspired or Montessori experience is an asset.
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 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Extended employee benefit plan based on tenure and role
- Surrounded by pedagogical leaders to share best practices and learn
- Spacious classrooms lit with natural light
- Beautiful on-site playground
- 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!
- Job security in a team you love!
- We take work/life balance seriously!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
