Individual Program Planning (IPP) Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

RRSP matching

Winter and Spring Breaks off

Professional development

Job summary

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center in Calgary, Alberta, seeks an Alberta-certified teacher to join our support services team as an IPP teacher. You will write and manage IPPs and collaborate with classroom teams to support children with individualized needs.

Key responsibilities include IPP creation, family and professional collaboration, documentation of plans and referrals, and building trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and Alberta Teaching Certificate (interim or permanent) are required.
• Experience in inclusive education and neurodiversity is valued.
• Comfort with play-based learning and child-led exploration.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Individual Program Plans (IPPs) tailored to each child's developmental goals.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, educational assistants, and other professionals to ensure each child’s success.
• Build trusting relationships with children, caregivers, and team members.
• Complete essential documentation: IPPs, transition plans, and referrals.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Play-based learning

Inclusive education

Neurodiversity awareness

Education

Bachelor of Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

Tools

First Aid with Child CPR

Job description

Job Type: 10 month contract, potential to extend or renew annually

Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 over 10 months

For over 30 years, Marlborough Day Nursery ECS Ltd has been a trusted leader in early childhood education across Alberta. Partnering with BrightPath Childcare locations, we deliver Alberta Education-approved kindergarten programs and inclusive early childhood support services. Our mission is to spark a lifelong love of learning by supporting every child's unique journey through play-based, inclusive education.

We are currently looking for a passionate, Alberta-certificated teacher to join our support services team. If you believe in the power of play, value inclusive practices, and are ready to make a real difference in a child's life, we'd love to meet you!

About the Role

The individual program planning (IPP) teacher supports children with individualized needs by writing and managing IPPs, and working collaboratively with classroom teams and support staff.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage Individual Program Plans (IPPs) tailored to each child's developmental goals.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, educational assistants, and other professionals to ensure each child’s success.
• Build trusting relationships with children, caregivers, and team members.
• Complete essential documentation: IPPs, transition plans, and referrals.

What You Bring to the Team

• A Bachelor of Education and an Alberta Teaching Certificate (interim or permanent).
• Passion and experience in inclusive education and neurodiversity.
• A strengths-based mindset and a commitment to building inclusive classrooms.
• Comfort adapting to dynamic environments with a flexible, team-first attitude.
• Experience or training in play-based learning and child-led exploration.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Standard First Aid with Child CPR certification.

Employment Details

• Location: North Brightpath learning centers in Calgary
• Salary & Benefits: 60,000-70,000
• Perks:
  • Employee benefits package, including RRSP matching
  • Winter and Spring Breaks off
  • Professional development opportunities to support your growth