Certificated Kindergarten Teacher- AB (MDN)

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Canada seeks a certificated teacher to join their team. The role involves collaborating with children and families in their Kindergarten and PUF programs, adhering to Alberta Education Curriculum. Candidates must possess an Alberta Education teaching certificate and other qualifications as listed. Competitive pay and health benefits are offered, alongside a supportive work environment focused on inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Health benefits (health, dental and vision)

40% childcare discount

RRSP program with company match

Sick time available

Paid winter and spring break

Qualifications

• Must have Alberta Education interim or permanent certification.
• Eligible to work in Canada with a valid work permit.
• Must have a driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Police clearance and vulnerable sector check required.
• Current Standard First Aid and Child CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop Individual Program Plans (IPP’s) for children.
• Provide weekly lesson plans to the Kindergarten Manager.
• Foster relationships with children and families.
• Complete report cards and assigned paperwork on time.

Skills

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Build your career as a certificated teacher as well as a valued member of our team at BrightPath Educational Supports facilitated by Marlborough Day Nursery ECS Limited (MDN). We operate out of BrightPath locations in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. We offer competitive pay based on experience. Full-time staff are eligible for health benefits (health, dental and vision), a 40% childcare discount, and you may choose to participate in an RRSP program which offers a company match. We are a proud member of the Busy Bees Global community.

As a certificated teacher, you will collaborate with children and families who are part of our Kindergarten program and/or PUF program. You uphold the principles of inclusion and diversity within our Kindergarten classrooms and childcare programs. You will work under the supervision of the Kindergarten Manager who reports to the Educational Supports Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Serve within a Professional Learning Community
• Develop Individual Program Plans (IPP’s) for our Program Unit Funded (PUF) program and execute strategies that aid Educational Assistants and classroom educators supporting the children on your caseload.
• Adhere to the Alberta Education Curriculum as well as the Scope and Sequence provided for our Kindergarten program. Provide weekly lesson plans to the Kindergarten Manager when you are a Kindergarten teacher.
• Foster relationships with children and families, the therapy team and Centre staff through effective communication.
• Work collaboratively with families, the therapy team and other stakeholders.
• Completion of report cards, IPPs, Professional Growth Plans and other assigned paperwork in a timely manner.
• Sick time available
• Paid winter and spring break

Requirements

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ALBERTA EDUCATION INTERIM OR PERMANENT CERTIFICATION.

YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN CANADA WITH A VALID WORK PERMIT. WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR TEACHERS TO COME TO CANADA.

This is an Alberta Education Curriculum Teaching Position.

Qualifications

• You must have a Bachelor of Education degree with either an interim or permanent teaching certificate from Alberta Education.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• A driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Police clearance and vulnerable sector check (completed within the prior 6 months of start date).
• Current Standard First Aid and Child CPR.

BrightPath Kids Corp is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial or local laws.

BrightPath Kids Corp has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact [e-mail]. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place before you begin your employment.