Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team! This position is only open to candidates with a Level 2 or 3 ECE

The ideal candidate will create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children aged 3-5. This role involves implementing daily lessons as planned by the lead teacher, fostering social and emotional development, and ensuring a safe and supportive classroom setting.

Our play-based program looks to get students ready for kindergarten and instill a love of learning to last a lifetime.

We offer a total of 3 classes with up to 20 students per class. Monday/Wednesday/Friday we have an AM and PM class and Tuesday/Thursday we have an AM class. AM classes are from 9:10-11:30 and PM classes are 12:10-2:30. Teachers are expected to arrive 15 before class starts.

Wage

This position will receive the Government Top Up as well as a set monthly salary. This salary includes time for classes, prep work and attending a monthly board meeting in the evenings.

We follow the Edmonton Public School Board Calendar. Stats, PD days, Winter Break, Spring Break, etc. are paid days off. Teachers are provided with 10 paid sick days per school year

Key Responsibilities

- Implement the children’s program based on the philosophy “Learning Through Play”.



This includes leading and supervising the program sessions as directed by the Lead Teacher.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in planning thematic units to develop social, emotional, and academic knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Organize the artwork created by the students throughout the year into a scrapbook for each student. (scrapbooks are provided)
- Assist in the preparations for the classes including materials, circle time, special daily activities
- Assist in contacting parents or respond to any parent inquiries throughout the year (including but not limited to discussions on developmental concerns, disruptive behavior, etc.).
- Attend monthly board meetings and events such as Open House (Evening availability required)
- Beginning and end of year classroom set up/take down.
- Work to maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom and material.

Qualifications

- Early Childhood Educator Level 2 or Level 3
- Preferred- Bachelor of Education or early childhood diploma/degree
- Preferred 2 years experience in a preschool or early childhood education setting
- CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerability Check (dated within 6 months of hiring date)
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Passion for working with young children

Pay: $2,700.00-$2,850.00 per month

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Preschool Teacher (ECE Level 2 or 3) (Edmonton)
🏢 Lago Lindo Preschool
📍 Edmonton