Location: Sundance, Calgary, AB
Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Reports to: ECS Manager

Pacekids Programs is a leading non-profit organization that provides early intervention and education services to children with diverse needs. We are a collaborative, values-driven organization that strives to create inclusive, play-based learning environments where every child can reach their full potential.

As a key member of the ECS interdisciplinary team, the Education Manager models Pacekids’ core values, collaboration, learning, respect, integrity, and accountability, and fosters a supportive, mission-driven environment for both staff and families.

Job Description:
Include but are not limited to:

• Support, mentor and supervise all teachers.
• Support Teachers to develop and execute their Teacher Professional Growth Plans, including researching and sharing professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate and facilitate team meetings for Teachers.
• Provide effective performance feedback through regular classroom observations.
• Manage day to day performance concerns with Teachers.
• Ensuring each teacher’s practice aligns with the Teacher Quality Standard.
• Review and validate Preschool children’s Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals.
• Oversee the Long Range, Short Term, and Daily Lesson Plan development for all teachers, ensuring that they meet FLIGHT Framework principles, and Alberta Kindergarten Curriculum standards
• Source activities and curriculum support that align with curriculum and yearly/monthly theme planning to be shared with Teachers, as needed.
• Plan and coordinate in and out of school fieldtrips and community outings and family participation in school activities (e.g. “Bring your parent to school day”).
• Create opportunities to consult and communicate with other team members to ensure program cohesiveness and to facilitate opportunities for collaboration.
• Ensure that classroom practices meet monitoring, Alberta Education, and Occupational, Health & Safety standards.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with the placement of float staff.
• Provide support and direction to the team members in the ECS community programs and partnering with the community sites to provide PUF programming within their facilities (South Education Manager).

Requirements:

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Experience working with children with diverse needs
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to work effectively with students, families, and staff
• Strong communication, leadership, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of special education and works comfortably with early learners from ages 2 ½ to 6 years
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team, as well as an ability to take initiative and work independently
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Teaching Quality Standard
  • Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework
  • Alberta Kindergarten Curriculum
  • Play-based programming for early childhood education
  • Health & Safety Guidelines for Child Care Facilities
• Tact, discretion, and ability to always maintain confidentiality
• Clearance from a Criminal Record check, including a Vulnerable Sector check, current within the last six months; can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame
• Clearance from a Child Intervention Record Check, current within the last year; can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame

Why Join Pacekids?

• Meaningful work that truly impacts children and families.
• Collaborative, supportive, and multidisciplinary work environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re passionate about helping children reach their potential through play-based learning and evidence-based behavioural supports, we’d love to hear from you.

Pacekids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the grounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, or sexual orientation.

If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Pacekids’ Human Resources team at careers@pacekids.ca.