Fueling Brains & FB Academies Looking for Early Childhood Educator/ Program Coordinator at Calgary, AB Full Time

Are you a dependable Leader? Can you model and lead by example? Do you have ideas that support the Educational process and Learning of ALL students? Are you analytical and a Critical Thinker? Are you Passionate about making a difference in Early childhood Education?

If so, Fueling Brains Academy is the place for you!

Fueling Brains Academy (Formerly known as Kids U) has won the Gold Winner status for the Calgary Herald/Sun Readers choice ‘Best Daycare & Best Preschool’ 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
• 75% Tuition discounts
• Employee referral bonus program
• 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…

• Leads from the front
• An enthusiastic, child-loving, education-driven leader
• Supports and guides children, staff and families
• Hands on and lead by example
• Wear many hats and can successfully multi-take
• Resilient and remain calm under pressure
• Handle conflict efficiently and develop a conducive work environment.

IF YOU ARE, WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM TODAY!

As we embark on a transformational journey in our growth story, we seek to onboard individuals who will lead from the front. We are looking to hire incredibly enthusiastic, child-loving, education-driven leaders to support and guide our amazing children, staff and families as part of our campus leadership teams. Our Core values are Knowledge, Innovate, Develop, Service and Uplift. We live through these cultures daily by supporting each other, our families and the children at our centers.

We are currently hiring Early Childhood Educator /Program Coordinator to join our child care center in Calgary, AB who have previous experience assisting an Early Childhood Center Director, someone who’s great at Parent interactions and can build strong relationships with them. We are also open to applicants who are experienced teachers, individuals who are self-driven and motivated, collaborative, willing to learn and grow into a management position.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Oversee the day-to-day center operations in line with our LRM (Left Brain, Right Brain & Movement) approach.
• Focus on new enrollments, tours and community engagement to successfully grow enrollment.
• Build positive relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families by serving as a resource and responding to their questions and concerns.
• Actively engage in marketing and social events/activities to increase enrollment and staff retention.
• Manage tuition, assist in payroll and center expenses in line with budget.
• Articulately explain the importance of brain development and executive functions in early childhood education (ECE), to staff and parents.
• Train and Mentor the teaching staff by conducting ongoing observations, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities.
• Montessori or Reggio-inspired experts collaborating with teachers in designing instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• A liaison between research and practice and supporting teachers in using data to improve instruction at all levels.
• Focusing on improving teachers’ strengths, collaborating and discussing common issues of concern and being a shoulder to bounce off ideas.
• Motivating teachers and encouraging them to “think out of the box”.
• Modeling continuous learning and creating learning communities.

What You Bring: (Preferred Skills and Qualifications)

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Alberta Childcare Licensing and Accreditation standards
• Early Childhood Education diploma or degree from a recognized college or University
• Child Development Supervisor (Level 3 required)
• Valid first-aid certificate (required)
• Current criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check (required)
• Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs especially when working with infants and toddlers
• Reggio/Montessori experience and training (an asset)
• Fluency in an additional foreign language would be an asset

Work Environment:

Our 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, extended employee health benefits, professional development opportunities, extensive career opportunities, educational assistance, tuition discounts, and an opportunity to set new benchmarks in early childhood education.

Fueling Brains Academy is following all Alberta Health Protocols to ensure the health and safety of our children and employees.

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.