Program Supervisor

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts; Canmore; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flourish Montessori Learning Academy in Alberta seeks a Program Supervisor to ensure safe, compliant operation for children aged 2–5. You will lead the program, mentor staff, and oversee regulatory adherence while fostering a nurturing learning environment.

You will support onboarding, documentation, and family communication, striving for program excellence and quality care in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Montessori program implementation and quality delivery.
• Mentor educators and classroom staff to support program excellence.
• Ensure environments support child development and learning outcomes.
• Promote best practices in early childhood education.
• Assist onboarding and mentoring of new educators.
• Support team development and a positive workplace culture.
• Provide feedback and coaching to educators.
• Act as primary contact for families, handling inquiries and updates.
• Support onboarding of new families including registrations and subsidies.
• Maintain enrollment files, attendance logs, certifications, and health docs.
• Oversee billing, tuition tracking, and provincial funding administration.
• Ensure compliance with Early Learning and Child Care Act and licensing.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, coverage, and substitutes.
• Order supplies and organize food in line with health standards.
• Support professional development records and training renewals.
• Assist with monthly fire drills and emergency preparedness.
• Provide classroom coverage during educator breaks and transitions.
• Assist daily operations and communicate program needs to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Family communication

Job description

The Program Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality operation of Flourish Montessori Learning Academy in accordance with the Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Act and Licensing Regulations.

In this role, the Program Supervisor provides leadership and guidance to classroom staff, supports the overall quality of the program, ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, and helps foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment for children aged 2–5 years.

The position also includes mentoring educators and supporting the implementation of the Montessori philosophy and program delivery.

DUTIES

Program Leadership

• Support implementation of the Montessori educational program
• Provide guidance and mentorship to educators and classroom staff
• Ensure classroom environments support child development and learning outcomes
• Promote best practices in early childhood education

Staff Leadership and Support

• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new educators
• Support team development and positive workplace culture
• Provide feedback and coaching to educators to ensure program excellence

Administrative Operations

• Act as a primary point of contact for families, managing inquiries, parent communication, and daily updates in a professional and supportive manner
• Support onboarding of new families, including registration paperwork, orientation materials, and subsidy/grant applications
• Maintain accurate and up to date records, including enrollment files, attendance logs, staff certifications, health documentation, emergency contacts, and required government reporting forms
• Support billing, accounts receivable, tuition tracking, and administration of provincial funding programs (e.g., Affordability Grant, Wage Top Ups, Inclusive Child Care supports)
• Maintain documentation and reporting that supports compliance with the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Child Care Licensing Regulation
• Provide scheduling support, including staff schedules, shift coverage, and coordination of substitutes
• Order and organize supplies, equipment, and food in line with operational needs and Alberta Health Services standards
• Support the organization of staff professional development records, training sessions, and certification renewals
• Support monthly fire drills, ensuring attendance and emergency records are accurate and up to date, and maintain emergency backpacks, first aid kits, and classroom safety supplies

Classroom Support

• Provide direct classroom coverage during educators’ breaks, lunches, and transitions, for approximately one third of each day
• Assist with toileting routines, transitions, outdoor play, and creating a smooth daily flow

Operational Support

• Assist with daily operations of the centre
• Maintain communication with leadership regarding program needs and improvements