Lead Teacher – Left Brain (Jumping Junipers) | West 85th

Fueling Brains & FB Academies•Calgary, AB

11d•CA$21 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

Fueling Brains Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead/Homeroom Teacher for their Jumping Junipers Senior Preschool classroom, catering to children aged 3 to 5 years. This role is for an educator who thrives in an intentional, structured, and Montessori-inspired learning environment, focusing on fostering children's independence, concentration, confidence, and kindergarten readiness. The Lead Teacher will implement the Fueling Brains philosophy by creating learning experiences that enhance executive functions, critical thinking, problem-solving, and foundational skills, while respecting individual development paces. This position involves classroom leadership, mentoring Group Educators, building family relationships, and maintaining high early learning standards.

Requirements

Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator Certification.
Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related recognized program.
Minimum 2 years of experience working with children aged 3–5 in a licensed Canadian childcare or early learning environment.
Demonstrated experience planning and implementing age-appropriate early learning curriculum.
Strong understanding of child development and early learning strategies.
Ability to confidently take ownership of and lead a preschool classroom.
Strong classroom organization and communication skills.
Ability to adapt programming to meet diverse learning needs.
Successful Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe.
Ability to participate actively with children, including floor-based and outdoor activities and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Montessori or Montessori-inspired early learning environments.
Montessori training or certification.
Experience supporting children's independence, practical life skills and school readiness.
Experience designing structured and intentional learning experiences.
Previous experience as a Lead Teacher or experience mentoring, coaching or supervising other educators.

Responsibilities

Lead the Jumping Junipers Left Brain homeroom and maintain an intentional, organized and engaging learning environment.
Plan and implement Montessori-inspired and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children aged 3–5.
Create purposeful activities that encourage independence, concentration, problem-solving, sequencing and critical thinking.
Support children in developing strong routines, responsibility and confidence within the classroom.
Facilitate engaging circle times, structured learning blocks and individual and small-group learning experiences.
Design lesson plans aligned with Fueling Brains' term structure and executive function goals.
Adapt activities and teaching approaches based on children's developmental stages and individual learning needs.
Support children in developing independence, self-regulation, concentration, confidence and problem-solving skills.
Create meaningful opportunities to develop the foundational skills required for a successful transition to Kindergarten.
Observe, document and assess children's learning and executive function development.
Maintain accurate progress records and contribute to parent-teacher interviews.
Adjust programming based on individual observations and developmental needs.
Mentor and guide Group Educators working alongside the homeroom.
Model strong classroom management, intentional teaching and positive guidance practices.
Assign purposeful responsibilities and help educators understand classroom expectations and learning objectives.
Collaborate with educators across other homerooms to provide children with a consistent and cohesive experience.
Contribute to team planning and maintain a positive, accountable and collaborative workplace culture.
Develop strong, professional relationships with children and their families.
Communicate children's progress, strengths and areas of development clearly and professionally.
Participate in parent orientations and parent-teacher interviews.
Share practical strategies with families to reinforce independence and learning at home.
Maintain appropriate child-to-educator ratios and consistently follow Alberta childcare licensing requirements.
Ensure health, safety and active supervision expectations are maintained at all times.
Model professionalism, empathy, inclusion and respect.
Participate in professional development, training, school initiatives and community events.