Job Description

Are you an early childhood educator 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 Academy (Formerly known as Kids U) is the place for you!
Fueling Brains Academy has won the Gold Winner status for the Calgary Herald/Sun Readers choice \xe2\x80\x98Best Daycare & Best Preschool\xe2\x80\x99 from 2017 - 2022!
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 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!
• Enjoy job security in a team you love!
• We take work/life balance seriously!

Are you someone who\xe2\x80\xa6

• 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!
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Part - time Child Care Aid at our McKnight Location
Hours of Work: Wednesday (8:30 am to 11:30 am), Thursday (11:30 am to 3:00 pm) and Friday (12:30 pm- 3:00 pm) . (Schedule is subject to change)
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Assists in providing daycare support and student self-care (dressing, toileting/diapering etc.)

• Participates in providing one-on-one support in the classroom while promoting a safe, calm and positive learning environment

• Observe and record all behaviors, write incident reports when needed

• Manage inappropriate behavior, including implementation of physical restraint techniques when required and approved by Fueling Brains Academy guidelines

• Prepare classroom material, when it falls outside of the classroom curriculum

• Demonstrates initiative and independence in the management of class time and routines

• Performs physically demanding tasks to meet the unique and personal needs of the child

What You Bring (Preferred Skills and Qualifications)

• Understand and support high behavioral needs in a classroom setting and can work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other assistants
• EA certification or ECE level 1 or Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma or a Diploma in a related field of study or Education Assistant Certificate with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and training in behavior disabilities
• High School Diploma and 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working with behavior disabilities students
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children with developmental delays and/or high behavioral needs (e.g., Autism, ADHD, ODD)
• Some knowledge of developmental delays and disorders (preference)
• Successful completion of training in nonviolent crisis intervention (asset)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with team members, can take constructive criticism and learn to adapt or modify current techniques where needed to adequately support the child and classrooms need.
• 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.

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.