PUF Coordinator / Lead Teacher
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
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About BrightPath Kids
BrightPath Kids is one of North America’s largest child care providers. With over 125 child care centers across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, we provide families with the best care all over the country. Kids Country, The Children's House, Kid Works, Valley Learning Center, Kidz Ink, Imagination Station, Arizona Children's Academy, Leap, Kids World and Alphabet Academy are a few of the established brands part of the BrightPath family. Our educators build a caring & nurturing relationship with children 6 weeks - 12 years old to provide high-quality early childhood education. BrightPath Kids is a global, world-class, and innovative provider of early childhood education and we aim to foster a culture of diversity and open-mindedness. We are always looking to add talented, energetic, positive, honest, and fun people to our team. If this sounds like a good fit, apply today!
Our Mission Deliver high-quality child care and exciting opportunities for learning that give every child a head start as they prepare for school.
Our Core Values Care - We take care of the children entrusted to us and our dedicated staff. All are appreciated, and diversity is valued. Service - We provide exceptional service and are integral to supporting families raising children. Quality - We maintain the highest standards in care and safety and provide exceptional early years education. Value - We provide outstanding value for our families.
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PUF Coordinator / Lead Teacher
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Not the right fit? Search for PUF Coordinator / Lead Teacher jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About BrightPath Kids
BrightPath Kids is one of North America’s largest child care providers. With over 125 child care centers across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, we provide families with the best care all over the country. Kids Country, The Children's House, Kid Works, Valley Learning Center, Kidz Ink, Imagination Station, Arizona Children's Academy, Leap, Kids World and Alphabet Academy are a few of the established brands part of the BrightPath family. Our educators build a caring & nurturing relationship with children 6 weeks - 12 years old to provide high-quality early childhood education. BrightPath Kids is a global, world-class, and innovative provider of early childhood education and we aim to foster a culture of diversity and open-mindedness. We are always looking to add talented, energetic, positive, honest, and fun people to our team. If this sounds like a good fit, apply today!
Our Mission Deliver high-quality child care and exciting opportunities for learning that give every child a head start as they prepare for school.
Our Core Values Care - We take care of the children entrusted to us and our dedicated staff. All are appreciated, and diversity is valued. Service - We provide exceptional service and are integral to supporting families raising children. Quality - We maintain the highest standards in care and safety and provide exceptional early years education. Value - We provide outstanding value for our families.