Job description

Welcome to Blüm! We are a young and dynamic organization dedicated to delivering a fresh, modern take on Early Learning to Calgary's Innercity located in West Hillhurst.

The role of Assistant Program Manager (Child Care Supervisor) acts as one of the primary first points of contact at Blüm Academy. They will facilitate the provision of a safe, adaptable, and stimulating environment for students that promotes early learning through modelling appropriate behaviours and a dynamic, diverse and continuous learning educational environment for Educators.

The Assistant Program Manager plays a vital role in encouraging and guiding the proprietary curriculum of Blüm which waves Montessori with Reggio Emilia. This senior-level leadership position focuses on assisting the Program Manager and overseeing programming, with a separate Operations Manager handling administrative and operational tasks. As a vital member of Leadership, various inputs will be required and duties will transform as the program needs.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is 80% Class room duties and 20% Administrative duties. This position is schedule to commence on or before December 1, 2026

This is an ideal role for a passionate Level 3 Educator who has previously acted as a backup for a centre director or manager and is now looking for a dedicated Leadership role, while still having a place in a classroom.

Core Qualifications:

- Level 3 ECE Certification from the Government of Alberta
- Relevant and application leadership experience
- Valid and up-to-date First Aid + CPR training
- Valid and up-to-date AHS food handling certificate
- Police clearance with vulnerable sector check (less than 6 months old)
- Montessori training will be an asset but not required
- Bachelor or Masters degree is an asset

Position Duties:

- Working as a primary Educator within a dedicated classroom (80 %)
- Having a familiarity with all registered families
- Ability to function as "on-site manager"
- Act as back-up for Program manager
- Administrative duties (20%)

Position Responsibilities:





- Ensures Licensing Compliance, participates in licensing inspections, ensures that the program adheres to the Licensing requirements and Program Plan at all times
- Designs and oversees in daily / monthly / yearly program planning
- Guides the development and implementation of weekly programming including daily outdoor times, sensory play, etc
- Oversees the implementation of age-appropriate activities
- Guides Educators in continuously implementing Montessori appropriate actions and activities throughout the daily routines
- Ensures appropriate language, guidance, and atmosphere is used and present in each classroom
- Performs weekly room check-ins, observations and evaluations
- Oversees student Developmental Update

Additional Skills Required:

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible attitude to responsibilities
- Tolerance and understanding of cultural diversity
- Respects confidentiality as it relates to parents, children and other staff members in a professional and ethical manner
- Upholds the Blüm principles of clutter-free Montessori design

Kindly note that you must be eligible to legally live and work in Canada to apply for this position. We are proud to be a minority and women-owned operation and look forward to your application!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2N 2H7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What childcare philosophy most resonates with you?
- This role requires Classroom duties 80% and Administrative duties 20% of the time. Can you acknowledge that you understand?
- What is your wage expectations?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- ECE Level 3 (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Program Manager (Northwest Calgary)
🏢 Blüm Academy
📍 Northwest Calgary