Preschool Teacher and Emergent Curriculum Coordinator

Job Responsibility:

The right candidate MUST be available from 10:30 to 6pm daily for August, until September when the shift will be 8:30-5:30 daily.

This position is to fill a maternity leave but is likely to move to a permanent position.

The right candidate will have:

• Will have significant working knowledge of the Alberta Flight framework and the Reggio Emilia early childhood education philosophy , will be able to provide evidence of a deep understanding of an emergent play based curriculum AND will be comfortable guiding, teaching and coaching other teachers.
• An ECE level 3 certificate
• Experience working in leadership and collaboratively in a classroom setting
• A strong understanding of best practice in an Early Childhood setting
• Significant experience working in an early childhood setting - preferably with preschool age children
• Teaching experience in a classroom setting
• Strong, proven classroom management skills
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and lesson design, teaching and instruction and professional development
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create strong relationships
• Desire to work in a collaborative teaching environment
• Desire to lead, guide and coach other teachers
• Respect and understanding of diversity and inclusivity
• Excellent references
• Familiarity with Jolly phonics or willingness to be trained
• A Commitment to lifelong learning
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Willingness to complete thorough daily cleaning tasks at the end of the day
• Available for an August start.

Benefits of Employment

• Blue Cross Benefits
• Paid time off
• Yearly professional development budget
• Paid sick time

Conditions of Employment, upon hiring:

• All Candidates must be able to pass a police clearance with vulnerable sector search
• All candidates must complete CPR/First Aid course and provide a copy of the certificate
• All candidates must provide a copy of their ECE level 3 certificate
• All candidates will complete a food safety basics training course

Only candidates who submit a detailed cover letter along with their resume will be considered for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Have you completed the Flight course at Macewan OR other Flight training through Arcqe?
• This is a full time Monday to Friday position. The shift is 8:30-5:30 daily which is a closing shift. The closing shift includes daily cleaning duties. Are you comfortable with this shift?
• This is a temporary Maternity coverage position which is likely but not guaranteed to turn into a permanent position. Are you comfortable with accepting a temporary position?

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Alberta Early Childhood Education Certification level 3 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-08-12