On Call Teacher | McKnight
Fueling Brains & FB Academies•Calgary, AB
•CA$15 - CA$16•Onsite
About The Position
Fueling Brains Academies (formerly Kids U) is seeking On-Call Teachers who are passionate about early childhood education and making a difference. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working with children and adults, and be committed to emergent, project-based learning. This role involves leading by example, ensuring a positive and collaborative classroom environment, and contributing to an award-winning team known for its excellence in daycare and preschool education.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of experience working with children (At least six months in Canada is a must)
- Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 1, 2 or 3 is a MUST (based on requirements)
- 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)
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 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Extended employee benefit plan based on tenure and role
- 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!
- Work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
