Assistant Teacher - Senior Preschool | Walden Campus

Fueling-Brains-1; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fueling Brains Academy in Calgary, AB, invites an Assistant Teacher to join the Jumping Junipers program for 3-year-olds. You will support the Homeroom Teacher, deliver engaging daily activities, help establish routines, and foster independence and social skills in a warm, inclusive environment.

You'll work closely with educators and families to ensure consistent care, follow licensing, health and safety standards, and document children's progress to tailor supportive learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential for collaborating with the teaching team.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and play-based learning methods.
• Ability to follow structured lesson plans and support learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily programming across Left Brain, Right Brain, Movement, and outdoor learning environments.
• Engage children during circle time, hands-on activities, structured play, and learning stations.
• Encourage independence, self-regulation, problem-solving, and positive social interactions.
• Guide children through daily routines, including transitions, meals, personal care, and classroom responsibilities.
• Reinforce positive behaviour through consistent expectations, gentle redirection, and responsive guidance.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress, sharing relevant observations with the teaching team.
• Maintain safe, organized, inclusive, and engaging classroom environments.
• Collaborate with educators and families to ensure consistent care and support for each child's individual needs.
• Follow all applicable childcare licensing, health, safety, and Fueling Brains program standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Alberta ECE Level 1/2/3 Certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

Fueling Brains Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to join our Jumping Junipers (JJ) Program, supporting children around 3 years of age.

Working closely with the Homeroom Teacher, you will help deliver engaging daily learning experiences, establish consistent classroom routines, and support children's developing independence, self-regulation, attention, and social skills.

We are looking for an educator who is patient, nurturing, proactive, and passionate about creating a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels supported and confident to learn.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Homeroom Teacher in delivering daily programming across Left Brain, Right Brain, Movement, and outdoor learning environments.
• Actively engage children during circle time, hands-on activities, structured play, and learning stations.
• Encourage children's independence, self-regulation, problem-solving, and positive social interactions.
• Guide children through daily routines, including transitions, meals, personal care, and classroom responsibilities.
• Reinforce positive behaviour through consistent expectations, gentle redirection, and responsive guidance.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress, sharing relevant observations with the teaching team.
• Maintain safe, organized, inclusive, and engaging classroom environments.
• Collaborate with educators and families to ensure consistent care and support for each child's individual needs.
• Follow all applicable childcare licensing, health, safety, and Fueling Brains program standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & RECRUITMENTS

• Alberta Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level 1, 2, or 3 Certification.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare or early learning environment is preferred.
• Understanding of early childhood development, play-based learning, and age-appropriate classroom practices.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and support structured learning activities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• A patient, nurturing, energetic, and adaptable approach to working with young children.
• Ability to actively supervise and engage with children throughout the day.

JOIN THE FUELING BRAINS TEAM

At Fueling Brains Academy, we believe early childhood education is about more than learning—it's about building confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.

If you're a passionate educator who enjoys working collaboratively and making a meaningful impact during a child's early years, we’d love to hear from you!