Kindergarten Teacher

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We’re hiring and recruiting top talent! Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and educational services to families across our 7 schools, and childcare facilities in Calgary and surrounding area. Providence is proud to be part of a diverse education system that fosters innovation, strengthens communities, and ensures every child has a place to learn and thrive.

Our programs are designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families.

Are you passionate about making a difference? At Providence, your work goes beyond the classroom—you’ll be part of a mission‑driven organization dedicated to supporting children and families through early intervention and inclusive education. We are currently seeking a Full‑Time Teacher to join our School and our LEARN team for the 2025–2026 school year. The teaching within our LEARN team will be working with children in childcare facilities in all quadrants of the city.

The candidate must hold a valid Alberta Interim or Permanent Teaching Certificate. It is a condition of employment at Providence that all employees are vaccinated against COVID‑19.

• Comparable salary with other local School Boards and is based on relevant education and years of relevant work experience
• Paid sick and wellness days to support your work‑life balance.
• Paid winter break for 2 weeks, on top of your accrued holidays.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package which includes an Employee Assistant Plan, optional RRSP matching contributions, wellness days, appointment time and paid sick time
• A positive company culture that fosters collaboration that ensures staff feel valued and supported.
• Opportunities for professional growth with continuous training, career advancement, and allowances for learning.
• A fantastic opportunity to work alongside a dynamic, integrated team of Speech‑Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Behavioural Specialists and Psychologists across 7 schools in Calgary

• Small classroom sizes with a diverse student population with float staff to ensure smooth classroom operations
• 2+ certified teaching/therapeutic assistants in each classroom
• Significant weekly prep and planning time, and classroom and learning resources
• A collaborative environment with our dynamic and integrated team, which includes:
  Speech‑Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Behavioural Specialists
• Professional development allowance for ongoing learning and opportunities for career growth within the organization
• Mentorship program for all new staff
• Hours towards permanent certification for Alberta Teacher’s Certificate

• Possess broad background and extensive knowledge of best practices, methods and strategies for working with and teaching children with complex needs
• Have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders
• Be adaptable. Children are busy and active – so you are too. Adaptability is important because every day will be different and the candidate will have to navigate their way through rapidly changing environments with enthusiasm, problem‑solving skills and humour
• Be flexible, curious, creative, and able to multi‑task in our ever‑evolving world in pediatrics
• Enjoy working with a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver child‑focused services

• Plan and Implement programs following Alberta Education ECS guidelines
• Provide developmentally appropriate and engaging learning opportunities to special education children in a vibrant play‑based program
• Establish and maintain a classroom that is safe, stimulating, and age appropriate
• Provide written reports or update relating to the children’s progress and goals as described in their IPP’S
• Supervise and lead a team of paraprofessionals, providing clear…