Lead Early Childhood Educator & IPP Coordinator

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One month paid vacation

Job summary

Marlborough Day Nursery ECS Ltd is seeking a Lead Teacher to support children with diverse needs in a BrightPath Kids setting in Calgary. The role centers on inclusive, play-based early intervention, IPP implementation, and team leadership within a nonprofit context.

You will mentor Educational Assistants, coordinate IPP goals, and oversee LRE-based outcomes while collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate in good standing.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of teaching experience in an Alberta Early Childhood Services (ECS) program.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and play-based learning within a childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development, positive behaviour support, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Thorough understanding of Alberta Education ECS requirements, including Program Unit Funding (PUF), Individual Program Plans (IPPs), and inclusive programming.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IPP program delivery consistently meets and exceeds Alberta Education ECS standards and requirements.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to Educational Assistants, supporting the implementation, monitoring, and ongoing review of Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals.
• Review and support implementation of evidence-informed Behaviour Support Plans that are appropriate for childcare environments and promote successful inclusion.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ensure children's developmental milestones, progress, and learning outcomes are accurately measured, documented, and communicated.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new staff, including orientation and review of organizational policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Oversee Program Unit Funding (PUF) hourly payroll and ensure accurate staffing records.
• In coordination with the Program Manager, manage PUF documentation compliance audits, funding projections, annual operating plans, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the schedules of educational assistants, classroom therapy aides, and therapy staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Program Manager, families, classroom teachers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure effective communication and collaborative service delivery.

Skills

Educational leadership

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate in good standing

Job description

Marlborough Day Nursery ECS Ltd is seeking a Lead Teacher to support children with diverse needs in a BrightPath Kids setting in Calgary. The role centers on inclusive, play-based early intervention, IPP implementation, and team leadership within a nonprofit context.

You will mentor Educational Assistants, coordinate IPP goals, and oversee LRE-based outcomes while collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality service delivery.