Lead Infant Educator — Nurturing Classroom Leader

FB Education Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fueling Brains Academies in Calgary is seeking an experienced Infant Lead Educator to lead the day-to-day learning and care in the infant classroom. You’ll guide assistants, plan age-appropriate experiences, and ensure a calm, safe environment where each child’s routines and development guide teaching and care.

You’ll manage infant routines, observe milestones, and build strong relationships with families, while maintaining licensing standards and a nurturing approach that supports growth.

Qualifications

• Must have Alberta ECE Level 2 or Level 3 certification (Level 3 preferred).
• Hands-on experience with infants.
• Experience leading a classroom or readiness to lead an infant classroom.
• Strong understanding of infant development and routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the infant classroom and guide Assistant Educators in delivering high-quality care.
• Plan age-appropriate experiences focused on sensory exploration, language, music, movement and play.
• Provide responsive, relationship-based care and build secure connections with each child.
• Manage infant routines including feeding, bottles, diapering, sleep and transitions.
• Observe developmental milestones and adapt experiences to each child’s pace and needs.
• Build strong relationships with families and communicate regularly about routines and progress.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom and meet Alberta Child Care Licensing and safe sleep requirements.

Skills

Hands-on infant experience

Classroom leadership

Infant development knowledge

Responsive caregiving

Collaborative with assistants

Warm, patient approach

Education

Alberta ECE Level 2 or Level 3 certification

Job description

Fueling Brains Academies in Calgary is seeking an experienced Infant Lead Educator to lead the day-to-day learning and care in the infant classroom. You’ll guide assistants, plan age-appropriate experiences, and ensure a calm, safe environment where each child’s routines and development guide teaching and care.

You’ll manage infant routines, observe milestones, and build strong relationships with families, while maintaining licensing standards and a nurturing approach that supports growth.