Team Lead Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago


Calgary, Canada Willowbrae Childcare Academy Crestmont Full time

_Are you an experienced and passionate Early Childhood Educator ready to take the next step in your career?_

Willowbrae Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic **Team Lead** to join our **Crestmont location - 40 Crestridge Common SW.**As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of early childhood educators, ensuring high-quality care and education for children in the Academy. This position will be scheduled to work **closing shifts** at the Academy.

**Qualifications**
- Level 3 certification
- Valid Criminal Record Check w/ Vulnerable Sector check (within past 6 months)
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Two professional references

**Required Attributes and Skills**
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills
- Ability to motivate/empower others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative and flexible problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Exhibit positive and professional work habits such as punctuality, dependability, and confidentiality
- Knowledge of Flight Curriculum Framework
- Knowledge of a variety of early childhood education philosophies, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia/emergent, and High Scope

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following**:

- Create an inspiring team environment with open communication
- Support frontline educators with classroom management and problem solving
- Mentor new employees (New Employee Orientation Program)
- Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve/escalate accordingly
- Ensure requested data and metrics are provided accurately and timely
- Act as alternate supervisor in the absence of the management team
- Working in ratio as needed for break coverage or unexpected educator absences

**Why work for Willowbrae Academy?**
- Willowbrae is a fast-growing nationwide company expanding rapidly in BC, Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia
- State of the art facilities equipped with the exclusive Braeview technology
- All Academies have a professional cleaning crew that does not include you
- Comprehensive dental & health benefits package
- All meals are prepared onsite in our Academy’s kitchen facilities
- Join a collaborative supportive environment with regular staff social events

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Child care: 2 years (required)
- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certificate (required)

**Location**:

- Calgary, AB T3B 6K2 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-05



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