Lead Teacher - Junior Preschool | McKnight Campus

Fueling Brains & FB Academies•Calgary, AB

3d•CA$19 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher anchors a homeroom (Left Brain) and provides a consistent, high-quality learning environment for children aged 19 months to 3 years. Rooted in the Fueling Brains philosophy, Lead Teachers guide the development of executive functions while fostering children's independence, communication, social-emotional development, and curiosity through engaging, play-based learning experiences. They partner closely with Group Educators (Assistant Teachers) who accompany consistent cohorts across environments.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution.
Valid provincial Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification, as required by the province of employment.
Minimum 2 years' experience working with children aged 19 months to 3 years in a licensed childcare or early learning environment in Canada is required.
Experience designing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum in early learning settings.
Demonstrated ability to adapt programming for diverse learning needs.
Strong knowledge of child development and early learning strategies.
Ability to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote executive function, communication, and independence.
Effective communicator with children, families, and colleagues.
Leadership and collaboration skills to guide and inspire a team.
Creative, flexible, and inclusive in program planning and problem-solving.
Flexibility to work across all scheduled shifts, including early mornings and/or late afternoons, depending on the facility’s operational requirements.
Flexibility to move between classrooms and support transitions throughout the day is valued.
Ability to engage in active play with children, including lifting small children, sitting on the floor, and participating in outdoor activities.
Flexibility to support schedules across homerooms.
Comfort in a dynamic, multi-age early learning setting.
Successful completion of a criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector search.
Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain within the first three months of employment.
Ability to engage in active play and lift up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or play-based learning is an asset (training provided in the Fueling Brains system).
Experience leading teams, mentoring educators, or supervising assistants is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead daily routines, circle times, and structured learning blocks in your homeroom.
Design engaging lesson plans aligned with Fueling Brains' term structure and executive function goals.
Create a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, independence, communication, and problem-solving.
Partner with Group Educators to ensure smooth transitions and a cohesive experience across all homerooms.
Support children as they develop independence, self-help skills, positive peer interactions, and confidence within daily routines.
Ensure ratios, health protocols, and licensing requirements are consistently met.
Model respect, empathy, and inclusivity in all interactions.
Observe, document, and assess children's executive function development.
Adapt programming to meet the needs of individual learners.
Maintain accurate progress records and contribute to parent-teacher interviews.
Build trusting partnerships with families through daily communication, orientation sessions, and formal interviews.
Share insights and strategies that extend learning into the home.
Partner with families through scheduled parent-teacher interviews, orientation sessions, and daily updates.
Provide insights on children's development, strengths, and strategies for learning at home.
Mentor and guide Group Educators, modeling best practices and assigning purposeful responsibilities.
Contribute to team planning sessions and a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Stay current with research and best practices in early learning and executive function.
Participate in training and professional development as part of Fueling Brains' continuous improvement culture.
Support school initiatives, events, and community engagement.