Lead Teacher - Infant Program | Bridgeland Campus

Fueling Brains & Academies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fueling Brains Academies in Calgary is seeking an experienced Infant Lead Educator to guide a classroom of 12-19 month olds. You will create a calm, safe, and engaging environment where routines, development, and individual needs guide daily teaching and care.

You will lead day-to-day learning, mentor Assistant Educators, plan sensory, language, music and play experiences, and partner closely with families to support secure, responsive caregiving in line with Alberta licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Alberta ECE Level 2 or Level 3 certification - Level 3 preferred.
• Hands-on experience working specifically with infants.
• Experience leading a classroom or readiness to take ownership of an infant classroom.
• Strong understanding of infant development, routines and responsive caregiving.
• Confidence guiding and working collaboratively with Assistant Educators.
• Warm, patient and attentive approach with both children and families.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infant care

Team leadership

Observation & assessment

Education

Alberta ECE Level 2

Alberta ECE Level 3

Job description

Overview

Do you love working with infants and know how much the smallest interactions matter in their earliest years?

Fueling Brains Academies is looking for an experienced Infant Lead Educator to lead a classroom of children aged 12-19 months. We're looking for someone who understands infant development, thrives in a nurturing and responsive environment, and is confident taking ownership of the classroom.

The Role

As the Infant Lead Educator, you'll lead the day-to-day learning and care within your infant classroom. You'll create a calm, safe and engaging environment where each child's individual routines, developmental stage and needs guide how you teach and care.

You’ll Be Responsible For

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

What We're Looking For

• Alberta ECE Level 2 or Level 3 certification - Level 3 preferred.
• Hands-on experience working specifically with infants.
• Experience leading a classroom or readiness to take ownership of an infant classroom.
• Strong understanding of infant development, routines and responsive caregiving.
• Confidence guiding and working collaboratively with Assistant Educators.
• Warm, patient and attentive approach with both children and families.

At Fueling Brains, infant learning happens through relationships, movement, sensory exploration and play. You'll have the opportunity to lead a classroom where children feel secure enough to explore, learn and grow.