Assistant Teacher - New Brighton - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Do you believe that children shape the future Do you understand that a child’s earliest experiences literally shape the foundation of their brains, like building a house Are you passionate about children and understand that teachers make a difference every day If so, we are currently hiring for the position of Cohort Assistant Teacher in Calgary, AB, and we would love to hear from you!More about us:Kids U is a growing Accredited Early Childhood Learning Institute in Calgary and Strathmore, AB that continues to set the standard for excellence. Our core values of Knowledge, Innovate, Development, Service and Upliftment support our vision of quality child care, preschool and kindergarten programs that build strong brains for life, nurturing infinite potential of children. These values and our common purpose shape our campus and office culture, with a focus on supporting our most valuable assets: our team.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. In our preschool programs, we invite you to “Encourage Curiosity and Support Independence” as you become a co-learner alongside our students.Our teachers have strong interpersonal skills and find joy in working with children and adults. 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 directors and support office team work alongside teachers as coaches to provide the best possible programming for children and a similarly nurturing environment for staff.Position Summary:If you are looking for an opportunity to explore what an environment as a third teacher is all about in a Reggio Emilia inspired classroom, deepen your understanding of the potential of children and their ability to transform the world through Montessori, and letting your inner child out through a fresh, fun and interactive approach to health and physical education, then this position is for YOU! As a Cohort Assistant Teacher, you get the BEST of both worlds - be a teacher and caregiver to a group of children and explore alongside them our three environments lead by teachers who are experts in; Right Brain (Reggio-Emilia), Left Brain (Montessori) and Movement (Physical Education) curricula.We are currently recruiting for these campus location: New BrightonEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but not limited to:Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each dayEncourage children through role modeling and guidance to respect themselves and othersPlan open ended activities with an emphasis on process orientation and developmentally appropriate curriculum with age-appropriate and individualized activitiesProvide an educational, caring and safe environment for the childrenAssist children with self-help skills, including toileting and diaperingSupervise the classroom, helping the children to think creatively, to solve problems independently and respect themselves and others.Ensure that classroom practices meet Alberta Child Care Licensing StandardsBe responsible for reporting challenges, successes and competencies of each student to the Director or to parentsConnect and support team membersEffective communication skills and strong organizational skills are essentialHAVE FUN!Communicate challenges, successes and competencies of each child to the Director or to parentsBe willing to learn how to and complete checklists, daily curriculum updates, report cards and other documents via various forms of technologyBe available for parent teacher interviews, staff meetings, lead teacher meetings etc.Requirements:Ability to manage, supervise and interact with large groups of childrenPhysical labor, including lifting + moving heavy objects as cleaning is a daily requirement (Such as folding tables and mesh cots)Willingness to learn or experience basic care of children (feeding, diapering, sleeping)Positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and self developAbility to lift a min. of 40 lbs especially when working with infants and toddlersThis role will require you to be a fast learner, flexible, adaptable, organized, efficient and detail orientedQualifications:Early Childhood Certification or related fieldAlberta Child Care Certification Level 2 (Assistant) or higherCurrent first aid certificate (may be obtained upon hire)Criminal record Check/vulnerable sector check, within past 6 months (may be obtained upon hire)Required experience:At least 1 year experience working in a child care settingWhat’s in it for youKids U is passionate about development and knowledge, and as such, provides regular, in-house professional development courses focused around best practices in early childhood education and new, innovative ways of teaching.Staff social committee focused on opportunities to make connections with other like-minded individuals and passionate educators through regular social functions, including an annual staff BBQ and Christmas partyAnnual Lead Teacher retreat focused on developing skills and rewarding our deserving team membersEducational grant opportunities to further your education while maintaining your careerTuition discounts on all child-care services for staff members, including full-time and part-time care, online education, summer camps and extracurricular activities!We offer a competitive salary and there are many opportunities for additional grants and subsidies.Benefits for all full time and part time staff members, which include vision, dental, and paramedical services.COVID-19 Considerations:Kids U is following all Alberta Health Protocols to ensure the health and safety of our children and employees.This includes:Frequent hand washing and sanitizer at all entrancesSafe distancing from other staff,All adults wearing masks unless eating or drinkingDaily temperature checksDigitized health screening questionnaire and sign in/out for ease of contact tracingFrequent sanitization of high touch surfaces and classroom materialsOrganization wide Covid-19 preparedness plan in case of a positive testOur facilities offer spacious classrooms lit with natural light, a beautiful on site playground and are located near various parks and amenities. We offer a competitive salary and there are many opportunities for addition grants and subsidies. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families apply now!Kids U is following all Alberta Health Protocols to ensure the health and safety of our children and employees.COVID-19 Considerations:We follow the Provincial guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 including but not limited to hand washing, safe distancing, wearing masks and frequent sanitization of high touch surfaces.If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, apply now!Kids U 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.