Kids U is a growing Accredited Early Childhood Learning Institute in Calgary and Strathmore guided by our Core Values of Knowledge, Innovate, Development, Service and Upliftment. For children in the ages zero to six, we offer best-in-class child care as well as preschool and kindergarten programs that build experiences and influence the development of executive functions. Our curriculum is backed by scientific research and this approach prioritizes how a child learns instead of what they learn.
Our classrooms are modeled by the Montessori Method and look to normalize and develop the child in light-filled spacious rooms that promote learning at an age when children are able to absorb everything and are beginning to form their personalities. Our programming for this age group focuses on independence, confidence and self-help skills, which prepare the children for the Casa Classroom.. As a Lead Teacher with the younger children, the emphasis is on practical life and sensorial activities where children have the opportunity to enhance their fine and gross motor abilities, concentration and visual acuity. The activities set the foundation for future learning.
As we elevate our programs at each campus we will hand pick the most passionate and experienced educators in this pivotal role. Our central curriculum team works alongside our Lead Teachers to inspire, develop, and support them in the classroom to enhance their Montessori practice in alignment with our program.
This post is for our Campus below:
Kids U Centennial - Address: 555 2 Ave SW #505, Calgary, AB T2P 0R3
Your Role:
To plan, implement and document a Montessori program for the younger aged children in a respectful, loving and caring environment
Monthly/Weekly curriculum planning and lesson planning in place.
Provide the children with a prepared environment which includes making materials to support the individual needs within the classroom
Plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth of the executive functions skills - cognitive flexibility, working memory and inhibitory control.
Interact with children and initiate proper social behavior, grace and courtesy
Supervise the children at all times, ensuring a safe environment inside the classroom and outdoor programming
Daily reporting and record-keeping - attendance, allergy, medication, communication logs
Maintain up-to-date emergency cards, attendance, and health and safety checks
Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time
Preferred Experience, Qualifications and Attributes:
Bambini Montessori Diploma (AMI / MACTE Accredited Training) or NAMC's Early Childhood Montessori Diploma Program
Alberta Child Care Certification (Child Development Worker or Child Development Supervisor)
Current First Aid Certification and Clear Criminal Record
An Academic Degree from a recognized College or University
At least 5 years of teaching experience within a Bambini Montessori Environment
Knowledge, interest and a passion for the Montessori Method for our young learners
Able to fully implement the Montessori curriculum and demonstrate understanding of Kids U philosophy and other environments.
Positive attitude, enthusiastic, engaging and a passion for working with children
Exceptional interpersonal skills, time management, problem solving skills and leadership abilities
Excellent team management ability, classroom management, observations/assessment
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team
Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs especially when working with infants and toddlers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
Our Offer:
You will be surrounded by the best-in-class Montessori educators and pedagogical leaders to share best practices and learn so as to enhance your class environment
Professional Development Days focused around best practices in early childhood education and new, innovative ways of teaching and learning
Annual Lead Teacher retreat focused on skills development
Compensation based on education and experience
Benefits include vision, dental, and paramedical services
Tuition discounts on all child-care services for staff members, including full-time and part-time care, online education, summer camps and extracurricular activities
Staff social committee focused on opportunities to make connections with other like-minded individuals and passionate educators through regular social functions, including an annual staff BBQ and Christmas party
COVID-19 Considerations:
Kids U is following all Alberta Health Protocols to ensure the health and safety of our children and employees.
This includes:
Frequent hand washing and sanitizer at all entrances
Safe distancing from other staff,
All adults wearing masks unless eating or drinking
Daily temperature checks
Digitized health screening questionnaire and sign in/out for ease of contact tracing
Frequent sanitization of high touch surfaces and classroom materials
Organization wide Covid-19 preparedness plan in case of a positive test
If you are passionate about teaching children, and are driven by a desire to enhance early childhood education, Kids U is the place for you!
Kids U 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.