No evenings or weekends! Are you passionate about early intervention, education and committed to fostering an inclusive learning workplace? Do you have the skills to mentor fellow educators and support diverse learners? Join our dynamic team as a Lead Teacher and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families and educators alike!

Job Type: 12 month Contract

Marlborough Day Nursery ECS Ltd is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing inclusive, play-based, family-centered early intervention and education services for children with diverse needs. We operate out of BrightPath Kids centers in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer.

Qualifications

Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate in good standing.

Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience in an Alberta Early Childhood Services (ECS) program.

Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and play-based learning within a childcare setting.

Strong knowledge of child development, positive behaviour support, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Thorough understanding of Alberta Education ECS requirements, including Program Unit Funding (PUF), Individual Program Plans (IPPs), and inclusive programming.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure IPP program delivery consistently meets and exceeds Alberta Education ECS standards and requirements.

Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to Educational Assistants,



supporting the implementation, monitoring, and ongoing review of Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals.

Review and support implementation of evidence-informed Behaviour Support Plans that are appropriate for childcare environments and promote successful inclusion.

Conduct developmental screenings and ensure children's developmental milestones, progress, and learning outcomes are accurately measured, documented, and communicated.

Coordinate the onboarding of new staff, including orientation and review of organizational policies, procedures, and expectations.

Oversee Program Unit Funding (PUF) hourly payroll and ensure accurate staffing records.

In coordination with the Program Manager, manage PUF documentation compliance audits, funding projections, annual operating plans, and reporting requirements.

Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the schedules of educational assistants, classroom therapy aides, and therapy staff.

Serve as the primary liaison between the Program Manager, families, classroom teachers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure effective communication and collaborative service delivery.

Compensation

Salary: $90,000-$100,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Full-time, 12-month position.

Includes one month of paid vacation annually.

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📌 PUF Coordinator / Lead Teacher (Alberta)
🏢 BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
📍 Alberta