Lead Teacher - Senior Preschool | West 85 Campus

Fueling Brains & Academies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fueling Brains Academies in Calgary is seeking three Lead Teachers to guide learning in three preschool homerooms for ages three to five. Each role focuses on Jumping Junipers, Pondering Pines, or Roaring Redwoods, with weekly lesson planning and child-centered activities.

You will lead the classroom, observe progress, and communicate with families, while collaborating with fellow educators to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Alberta Level 2 or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification; Level 3 is preferred.
• Experience teaching preschool children and planning age-appropriate activities.
• The confidence to lead a classroom, collaborate with other educators and build strong relationships with families.
• Vulnerable sector check and Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Lead your classroom’s learning program and plan engaging weekly lessons.
• Guide children’s learning, observe their progress and share it with families.
• Work with fellow educators to create a safe, welcoming classroom where every child can participate and grow.

Skills

Preschool teaching

Family engagement

Observe progress

Education

Alberta Level 2 Early Childhood Educator certification

Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification

Job description

Overview

You know the difference a great teacher makes. At Fueling Brains Academies, you’ll lead the learning in your classroom, bring your ideas to life, and help preschoolers build the confidence and skills they’ll carry into kindergarten. We’re hiring three Lead Teachers at West 85th. Each position has a different teaching focus:

• Jumping Junipers - structured learning: Help children build focus, independence and problem-solving skills through purposeful activities and routines.
• Pondering Pines - creative learning: Bring imagination, storytelling, visual learning and sensory exploration into children’s day.
• Roaring Redwoods - movement: Use active play and movement experiences to develop coordination, body awareness and confidence.

These homerooms primarily serve children aged three, four and five, respectively. Each Lead Teacher also plans and teaches for all three preschool groups throughout the week, adapting activities to children’s ages and needs.

What You'll Do

• Lead your classroom’s learning program and plan engaging weekly lessons.
• Guide children’s learning, observe their progress and share it with families.
• Work with fellow educators to create a safe, welcoming classroom where every child can participate and grow.

What You'll Bring

• Alberta Level 2 or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification; Level 3 is preferred.
• Experience teaching preschool children and planning age-appropriate activities.
• The confidence to lead a classroom, collaborate with other educators and build strong relationships with families.

A vulnerable sector check and Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR are required for the role. Tell us which teaching focus interests you most when you apply. You can select more than one; we’ll explore the best fit together during the interview process.