PUF Coordinator / Lead Teacher

Job summary

Lead the delivery of inclusive early intervention programs and mentor educational assistants in implementing Individual Program Plans. Coordinate Program Unit Funding (PUF) documentation, payroll, and serve as the primary liaison between families and multidisciplinary teams.

Job details

Job Type: 12 month Contract No evenings or weekends! Are you passionate about early intervention, education and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment? Do you have the skills to mentor fellow educators and support diverse learners? Join our dynamic team as a Lead Teacher and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families and educators alike! About Us: Marlborough Day Nursery ECS Ltd is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing inclusive, play-based, family-centered early intervention and education services for children with diverse needs. We operate out of BrightPath Kids centers in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Qualifications * Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate in good standing. * Minimum of 3–5 years of teaching experience in an Alberta Early Childhood Services (ECS) program. * Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and play-based learning within a childcare setting. * Strong knowledge of child development, positive behaviour support, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. * Thorough understanding of Alberta Education ECS requirements, including Program Unit Funding (PUF), Individual Program Plans (IPPs), and inclusive programming. Key Responsibilities * Ensure IPP program delivery consistently meets and exceeds Alberta Education ECS standards and requirements. * Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to Educational Assistants, supporting the implementation, monitoring, and ongoing review of Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals. * Review and support implementation of evidence-informed Behaviour Support Plans that are appropriate for childcare environments and promote successful inclusion. * Conduct developmental screenings and ensure children's developmental milestones, progress, and learning outcomes are accurately measured, documented, and communicated. * Coordinate the onboarding of new staff, including orientation and review of organizational policies, procedures, and expectations. * Oversee Program Unit Funding (PUF) hourly payroll and ensure accurate staffing records. * In coordination with the Program Manager, manage PUF documentation compliance audits, funding projections, annual operating plans, and reporting requirements. * Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the schedules of educational assistants, classroom therapy aides, and therapy staff. * Serve as the primary liaison between the Program Manager, families, classroom teachers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure effective communication and collaborative service delivery. Compensation * Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience. * Full-time, 12-month position. * Includes one month of paid vacation annually.

What you’ll do

Lead the delivery of inclusive early intervention programs and mentor educational assistants in implementing Individual Program Plans. Coordinate Program Unit Funding (PUF) documentation, payroll, and serve as the primary liaison between families and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Requires a Permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate and 3-5 years of experience in an Alberta Early Childhood Services program. Must have deep knowledge of inclusive programming, PUF requirements, and child development.

Benefits

• One Month Paid Vacation Annually

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Compliance Audits · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Inclusive Education
• Play-Based Learning
• Child Development
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Program Unit Funding (PUF)
• Individual Program Plans (IPP)
• Staff Mentorship
• Developmental Screening
• Payroll Oversight
• Compliance Auditing
• Staff Onboarding
• Case Management
• Educational Leadership
• Communication
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative

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