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About Fueling Brains

Are you an early childhood educator and Montessorian 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?
About Fueling Brains

Are you an early childhood educator and Montessorian 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?

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 2017 - 2022!

We are looking for an Assistant Teacher in West 85th Campus . Our specialized movement curriculum gets children on track to a healthy and active lifestyle. Through group games, sports, basic movement skills, nutritional guidance and plenty of outdoor exercise, our gym classes promote both a healthy body and a healthy mind. As a Assistant Teacher, you will facilitate individual and group activities to promote and enhance physical development.

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Support the Lead Teacher in planning individual and group activities that develop gross motor skills and physical development for multi-level competencies.
Assess the physical skill of the student (foot placement, arm placement, body placement when landing, etc.)
Adjust curricula to adapt to students with disabilities or different physical abilities in order to create a positive experience for all students.
Use technologies and optimize the Fueling Brains application for the teaching/learning process.
Supervise students during high-risk activities, while ensuring a safe environment inside the classroom and outdoor programming.
Encourage children through role modeling and guidance to respect themselves and others
Spark imagination, build self-esteem and encourage children to enrich their everyday experiences using the environment as the third teacher
Work collaboratively with others across the campus,



initiate conversations and meetings when necessary to ensure collaborative engagement in regard to children’s care.
Assist children with self-help skills, including toileting and diapering.
Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs especially when working with infants and toddlers

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

Formal education within Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 2 or 3
Minimum 1-year teaching experience
Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire).
Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, within the past 6 months.
Effective interpersonal skills, exhibiting a supportive and positive approach.
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.

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!

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 on-site playground and are located near various parks and amenities
Paid Career 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!

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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📌 Assistant Teacher - Movement (Alberta)
🏢 Fueling Brains & Academies
📍 Alberta