Title: Assistant Program Director/ Lead Teacher
Status: Full Time - Salaried                    

At Tender Lillies Montessori Daycare & Preschool, we understand that guiding the development of children is a great responsibility and that is why we search for passionate people who hope to grow while making a lasting impact on children’s lives. As an Assistant Program Director/ Lead Teacher at Tender Lillies Montessori, you will be a part of a team that empowers the next generation of leaders. Our modern Montessori approach offers enrichment beyond the traditional educational experience. We continue to evolve as the world evolves. Tender Lillies Montessori is not just a daycare—it’s a place where children develop their best self in preparation for their best life.

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What sets Tender Lillies Montessori apart?

• Competitive and Equitable Pay

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits

• Designated Paid Holidays

• Unique Dynamic Classroom Support

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Childcare Discount

• Paid Time off and Holiday pay for eligible positions

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This position is full-time and will work 40 hours per week between the hours of 7am - 6pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility of the successful applicant’s personal schedule is required to ensure staff and area needs are met.

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Reporting to the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director/ Lead Teacher will:

• Provide leadership ensuring all staff and program needs are met; including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, performance management, training and recognition

• Take a leadership role in the classroom and provides excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom and playground activities

• Communicate with families about their child’s learning and growth and development, encourage families to share information about their children

• Complete operation and administrative responsibilities of the childcare center

• Demonstrate a cooperative team approach for managing center operations including adapting personal work schedule, working in ratio and providing facility operational support (including Duty Manager shifts)

• Plan and implement enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy

• Assist the daycare Director in ensuring the ongoing maintenance of the equipment, supplies and materials

• Respond appropriately to parent’s request including referring to the correct staff, providing documentation, and acting in a respectful manner

• Achieve excellence in developmentally appropriate program delivery, including implementation of our Tender Lillies Montessori curriculum

• Communicate openly with families on a daily basis about their child’s learning and growth and development and encourage families to share information about their children

• Prepare and maintains the indoor and outdoor play areas for children’s use, including checking toys and equipment to ensure safe functioning and performing various housekeeping and sanitizing duties as required

• Participate in lunch, diapering, bathroom and toilet training duties and promotes healthy and independent practices

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Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Early Childhood Education

• Early Childhood Educator – Level 3 Certification issued by the Government of Alberta

• Minimum 2 years supervisory and leadership experience within a licensed childcare center managing a team and daily operations

• 3 – 5 years experience working with children aged 12 months – 5 years, utilizing a Montessori-based learning curriculum

• Clear communicator with excellent verbal and written skills

• Intermediate computer literacy and competency

• Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR C certification (CPR recertified within the last 12 months)

• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search

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We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.