Assistant Teacher - Infant

Fueling Brains; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fueling Brains Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to support infants in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines and maintaining a safe classroom, while fostering development through innovative learning activities. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to grow in Early Childhood Education within a supportive team.

Benefits

Paid time off and sick days

Extended employee benefit plan

Paid Professional Development Days

Team building events

Job security in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year teaching experience required.
• Current First Aid Certificate (may be obtained upon hire).
• Must lift up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in daily routines, including feeding, diapering, and naptime.
• Set up developmentally appropriate activities and document developmental milestones.
• Foster positive social interactions among children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 1, 2 or 3

Formal education within Early Childhood Education

Job description

Are you ready to begin a new journey in Early Childhood Education and make a difference in the world? Are you passionate about supporting infants in their earliest stages of growth and development? Are you an early childhood educator looking for a nurturing environment to grow in your career?

If so, Fueling Brains Academies (formerly Kids U) is the place for you!

Fueling Brains Academy has won the Gold Winner status for the Calgary Herald/Sun Readers' Choice Awards – Best Daycare & Best Preschool from 2017–2022!

Our infant classrooms support children aged 0–24 months in a safe, engaging, and inquiry-based environment. As an Assistant Teacher , you will work closely with the Lead Teacher to ensure a warm and developmentally appropriate space where infants thrive emotionally, physically, and cognitively. You’ll play a key role in implementing our brain-based learning curriculum and caregiving routines.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing daily routines, feeding, diapering, and naptime
• Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom aligned with Alberta Child Care Licensing and Accreditation Standards
• Set up developmentally appropriate provocations and open-ended activities to support early development
• Observe and document developmental milestones and assist in planning learning experiences
• Encourage positive social interactions and respect among children
• Assist with classroom setup, cleaning, and ensuring materials are safe and accessible
• Foster communication with families and contribute to a collaborative teaching team

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Formal education within Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Certification - ECE Level 1, 2 or 3
• Minimum 1-year teaching experience
• 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.

Are you someone who…

• 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!

Our Offer

• Paid time off and sick days
• Extended employee benefit plan based on tenure and role
• 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!

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.