Lead Teacher - Junior Infant Program | Bridgeland

Overview

The Infant Lead Teacher anchors an Infant Program homeroom and provides a consistent, high-quality learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 18 months. Rooted in the Fueling Brains philosophy, Infant Lead Teachers foster secure attachments, early brain development, and foundational executive function skills through responsive caregiving, individualized routines, and sensory-rich learning experiences. They partner closely with Assistant Teachers who accompany consistent cohorts across environments.

• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with Fueling Brains' curriculum and executive function goals.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes secure attachment, curiosity, exploration, and early independence.
• Support holistic development across cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical domains.

• Plan and lead individualized daily routines, including feeding, sleeping, diapering, sensory play, and active exploration.
• Design responsive, play-based programming aligned with the Flight framework.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment while following licensing regulations and safe sleep practices.

• Observe, document, and assess children's developmental milestones and emerging executive function skills.
• 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.

• 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 infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months in a licensed childcare or early learning environment in Canada is required.
• Experience implementing responsive caregiving and play-based learning approaches.
• Experience designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt programming for diverse developmental needs.
• Experience leading teams, mentoring educators, or supervising assistants is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of infant development and responsive caregiving practices.
• Ability to create nurturing, responsive environments that support early brain development.
• 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.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to engage in active play with children, including lifting small children, sitting on the floor, and participating in outdoor activities.
• Comfort in a dynamic, multi-age early learning setting.

• Criminal Record Check:
  Successful completion of a criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector search.
• First Aid Certification:
  Valid…