Lead Teacher - Junior Preschool | McKnight Campus

Lead Teacher - Junior Preschool | McKnight Campus

Right Brain - Calgary, Alberta

Department:
Right Brain

Full-time, hourly

Experienced

$19 - $23 per hour

The Lead Teacher anchors a homeroom (Left Brain) and provides a consistent, high-quality learning environment for children aged 19 months to 3 years. Rooted in the Fueling Brains philosophy, Lead Teachers guide the development of executive functions while fostering children's independence, communication, social-emotional development, and curiosity through engaging, play-based learning experiences. They partner closely with Group Educators (Assistant Teachers) who accompany consistent cohorts across environments.

• Lead daily routines, circle times, and structured learning blocks in your homeroom.
• Design engaging lesson plans aligned with Fueling Brains' term structure and executive function goals.
• Create a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, independence, communication, and problem-solving.
• Partner with Group Educators to ensure smooth transitions and a cohesive experience across all homerooms.

• Support children as they develop independence, self-help skills, positive peer interactions, and confidence within daily routines.
• Ensure ratios, health protocols, and licensing requirements are consistently met.
• Model respect, empathy, and inclusivity in all interactions.

• Observe, document, and assess children's executive function development.
• 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 children aged 19 months to 3 years in a licensed childcare or early learning environment in Canada is required.
• Familiarity with Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or play-based learning is an asset (training provided in the Fueling Brains system).
• Experience designing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum in early learning settings.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt programming for diverse learning needs.
• Experience leading teams, mentoring educators, or supervising assistants is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of child development and early learning strategies.
• Ability to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote executive function, communication, and independence.
• 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. Flexibility to move between classrooms and support transitions throughout the day is valued.
• Physical Requirements:
  
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