Lead Teacher - Junior Preschool | Brighton Campus

Lead Teacher - Junior Preschool | New Brighton Campus

Left Brain - Calgary, Alberta
Department:
Left Brain

Employment Type:

Full-time, hourly

Minimum Experience:

Experienced

Overview
The Lead Teacher– Left Brain anchors the left Brain homeroom and provides a consistent, high-quality learning environment for children aged 19 months to 3 years. Rooted in the Fueling Brains philosophy and our Montessori-inspired approach, the Lead Teacher creates a purposeful, structured environment that supports children in developing independence, concentration, problem-solving skills, and confidence.

Through hands-on, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, the Lead Teacher supports the development of executive functions while fostering children's communication, social-emotional development, curiosity, and growing independence.

The Lead Teacher works closely with Group Educators (Assistant Teachers) to provide consistency of care, maintain an engaging and thoughtfully prepared classroom environment, and support each child's individual learning and developmental journey.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Program Development & Implementation
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.

Child Supervision & Safety
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.

Child Assessment & Development
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.

Family Engagement & Communication
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.

Team Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor and guide Group Educators, modeling best practices and assigning purposeful responsibilities.
Contribute to team planning sessions and a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Professional Development & Organizational Contribution
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.

Required

Skills & Qualifications
Education
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.

Experience
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…