Substitute Kindergarten Teacher (Alberta Certified)

Job summary

The Substitute Kindergarten Teacher will deliver planned lessons and facilitate structured, play-based learning activities for small groups of students. They will also collaborate with educational assistants and staff to maintain a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment.

Job details

OVERVIEW: Are you an Alberta Certified Teacher who loves working with young learners but is looking for more flexibility in your schedule? Fueling Brains Education Services is growing our Alberta Education-approved Kindergarten program across Calgary, and we’re looking for Substitute Kindergarten Teachers to provide classroom coverage as needed. Our Kindergarten program brings Alberta’s curriculum together with brain-based learning, play, movement, and whole-child development. With small groups of typically 8–16 students, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections while supporting children during an important stage of their development. If you’re looking to stay connected to teaching while enjoying the flexibility of substitute work, we’d love to hear from you! WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: As a Substitute Kindergarten Teacher, you will: Deliver planned Kindergarten lessons and learning activities Maintain established classroom routines and expectations Facilitate structured, play-based, and experiential learning Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment Support children’s academic, social, emotional, and cognitive development Collaborate with Educational Assistants, educators, specialists, and campus leadership WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: You must hold a valid Interim or Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate. We’re looking for teachers who: Enjoy working with Kindergarten and early elementary-aged children Are confident adapting to different classrooms and learning needs Bring a positive, child-centered approach to teaching Are dependable, flexible, and collaborative Have experience with play-based, inquiry-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar approaches - an asset Previous Kindergarten or early-years teaching experience is preferred. WHY JOIN FUELING BRAINS? Flexible substitute opportunities based on program needs and availability Small-group teaching, typically 8–16 students An innovative, whole-child approach to Kindergarten Collaborative support from educators and specialists Opportunity to gain experience within our growing Kindergarten program ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain Willingness to complete Fueling Brains onboarding and program training Interested in a flexible way to stay in the classroom and make an impact with young learners? Apply today to join Fueling Brains Education Services as a Substitute Kindergarten Teacher. Fueling Brains Academy is an equal opportunity workplace committed to building and fostering an environment where employees feel included, valued, and heard. A strong focus on diversity and inclusion enables us to 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. For more information, please visit: https://www.fuelingbrains.ca/education-services/

What you’ll do

The Substitute Kindergarten Teacher will deliver planned lessons and facilitate structured, play-based learning activities for small groups of students. They will also collaborate with educational assistants and staff to maintain a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Interim or Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate and possess a strong interest in early childhood development. Additional requirements include a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Collaborative work environment
• Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Classroom management
• Lesson planning
• Early childhood education
• Play-based learning
• Inquiry-based learning
• Child development
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Communication
• First aid
• CPR
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Teaching Certificate
• Teaching
• Child Development
• Cognitive Development
• Experiential Learning
• Leadership
• Innovation

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
• Elementary School Teacher
• Primary School Teachers
• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

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