Lead Teacher – Senior Preschool | West 85th Campus

Fueling Brains Academy is hiring two Lead Teachers for our Senior Preschool Program at West 85th in Calgary.

We are currently hiring for:

• 1. Lead Teacher – Left Brain | Jumping Junipers
• Best suited to an educator who enjoys structured, intentional and Montessori-inspired learning, with a focus on independence, concentration, early literacy and numeracy, problem-solving, practical learning and Kindergarten readiness.

• 2. Lead Teacher – Movement | Roaring Redwoods
• Best suited to an educator who enjoys physical literacy, gross-motor development and active learning. You will use purposeful movement, games and physical activities to build children's coordination, confidence, self-regulation and executive functioning. This classroom works closely with our certified Kindergarten Teacher and supports children approximately 4.5–6 years old.

THE ROLE:

As a Lead Teacher, you will take ownership of your classroom, plan and implement meaningful learning experiences, guide the educators working alongside you and create a safe, engaging environment where children can learn and grow.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead your homeroom and take ownership of the daily classroom program.

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Create lesson plans aligned with Fueling Brains' curriculum and your classroom focus.

Observe and document children's learning and development.

Support children's independence, self-regulation, confidence and Kindergarten readiness.

Adapt programming based on children's individual needs and interests.

Mentor and guide educators working within your classroom.

Build positive relationships with families and communicate children's progress.

Maintain a safe classroom and follow Alberta licensing, ratio and supervision requirements.

Collaborate with educators and campus leadership.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Required:

Alberta Level 3 ECE Certification.

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related recognized program.

Minimum 2 years of experience with preschool and/or Kindergarten-aged children in a licensed Canadian childcare or early learning environment.

Experience planning and implementing early childhood curriculum.

Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Confidence taking ownership of a classroom and guiding other educators.

For Left Brain, we'd especially love to see:

Montessori or Montessori-inspired experience.

Early literacy, numeracy, practical life or school-readiness programming.

Experience creating structured and intentional learning environments.

For Movement, we'd especially love to see:

Physical literacy, gross-motor or active-learning experience.

Sports, dance, yoga, recreation or children's movement programming.

Experience working with older preschool/Kindergarten-aged children.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe.

Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor activities with children.

WHY FUELING BRAINS?

Fueling Brains Academy uses a whole-brain approach to early learning, supporting children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development while building the skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.

When applying, please indicate whether you are interested in the Left-Brain Lead Teacher or Movement Lead Teacher opportunity.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Fueling Brains Academy is an equal opportunity workplace committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel valued, respected and heard.