Step by Step Early Intervention Society is a charitable organization providing exceptional early childhood education, therapeutic and family supports for developmentally delayed and disabled children and their families.  

We value: 

Inclusion – We foster an environment where all people and abilities are valued 

Acceptance – We acknowledge each journey is unique and support every family with empathy and compassion 

Integrity – We build our community on the foundations of respect, honesty and accountability 

Expertise – We engage accredited professionals to infuse industry best practices and experience into all aspects of our programming 

Heart – We provide services with care, considering the needs of the whole family as we walk alongside 

Position Summary 

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teacher to join our team at a specialized educational centre serving children aged 3–5 who receive Alberta Education funding for special needs. 

Our students face a range of developmental challenges including autism spectrum disorder and significant speech or communication delays and we're seeking a teacher who is ready to inspire, support, and lead their educational journey. 

What sets this opportunity apart?

• Exceptional Support – We prioritize a 2:1 adult to child ratio.  With the help of developmental aides, behavior strategists, and therapists, you'll have the support you need to focus on the needs of the children in your classroom. 

• More Flexibility, Less Pressure – Unlike traditional classrooms, our setting allows for more individualized instruction and the flexibility to tailor your teaching to each child's unique needs. 

• Work-Life Balance – We understand that effective teaching requires time and energy both in and outside the classroom. That’s why we prioritize work-life balance by: 

• Building dedicated planning time into your daily schedule, so administrative tasks can be completed at work, not at home. 

• Minimizing after-hours commitments, teacher presence is only required outside regular hours twice per year. 

• Our goal is to support not just our students' well-being, but yours too. 

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the classroom lead, oversee, plan, prepare and implement preschool daily lesson plans that align with the Alberta kindergarten curriculum.  

• Provide feedback on classroom leads lesson plans to ensure that they are differentiated and align with the Alberta kindergarten curriculum. 

• Lead, plan, prepare and implement Kindergarten daily lesson plans and assessments that align with the Alberta kindergarten curriculum. 

• Collaborate with Kindergarten Teacher to ensure lessons are cohesive within all kindergarten groups.  

• Facilitate Kindergarten and Grade One transition planning 

• Comply with Alberta Ed. Audit requirements guided by principal. 

• Develop and update Individual Program Plans in collaboration with parents and therapists.  

• Collaborate with therapists to develop and implement therapeutic goals for children in the classroom. 

• Ensure the classroom team effectively targets and implements IPP goals and ensure that each child receives appropriate-level instructions to meet IPP goals.  

• Guide and support developmental aides to utilize effective behaviour, learning, and therapeutic strategies based on Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals.  

• Coordinate and facilitate IPP and Parent Engagement Sessions (include all team members). 

• Report on children’s progress with educational goals and classroom participation in year-end reports. 

• Work together with the classroom lead to ensure an effective and consistent use of developed communication protocols.  

• Share relevant programming updates at morning meetings. 

• Stay current with child specific updates from therapists, strategists and classroom team. 

• Collaborating with classroom lead to ensure Lillio updates are completed daily.   

• Assist with self-help skills when needed including toileting and diapering children.   

• Encourage parents to participate in family support services at Step by Step and support parents in accepting and receiving a new diagnosis. 

• Attend monthly check-ins with the principal and other teachers. 

• Attend family events by request. 

• Collaborate with the principal about staff performance management 

• Conduct employee reviews for direct reports. 

• Be a liaison between therapists and developmental aides.   

Qualifications/Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Education 

• Interim or Permanent Teacher Certification with the Alberta Teachers’ Association 

• Experience working with elementary-aged children, preferably preschool and kindergarten 

• Experience in administrative work 

• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal 

• Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check 

Benefits 

• Designated paid holidays 

• Paid vacation time 

• Paid sick/personal time 

• Dental and health benefits 

• Support for professional development including in house learning and development   

• Casual dress  

Step by Step Early Intervention Society is a charitable organization providing exceptional early childhood education, therapeutic and family supports for developmentally delayed and disabled children and their families.

We value:

Inclusion – We foster an environment where all people and abilities are valued

Acceptance – We acknowledge each journey is unique and support every family with empathy and compassion

Integrity – We build our community on the foundations of respect, honesty and accountability

Expertise – We engage accredited professionals to infuse industry best practices and experience into all aspects of our programming

Heart – We provide services with care, considering the needs of the whole family as we walk alongside

The developmental aide is responsible for working in client’s homes or in the community to implement strategies provided by therapists and behaviour strategists to target a child’s individuals goals. Developmental aides works in close collaboration with members of the child’s team to create a program that encourages each child to meet their full potential while supporting parents to implement and utilize strategies as well.  The role requires aides to be able to work in the home of the client and be able to transport themselves around the city to various locations. 

Responsibilities

• Plan activities and implement strategies that promote the child’s goals in consultation with therapists and behaviour strategists.  

• Implement independent and supported play, as well as help the child develop their daily living skills. 

• Promote the development of communication skills, which may include an augmentative communication system. 

• Provide a fun, positive environment that builds connection and encourages the child’s success. 

• Support and enable parents to implement effective strategies in their homes. 

• Work in collaboration with other individuals involved in the care of the child. 

• Accurately account for timecard entries using the organization’s tracking system. 

• Adhere to all of Step by Step’s policies and procedures. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma, additional education in related field is preferred.  

• Willingness to work in client’s home which are located throughout Calgary. 

• Able to lift 40lbs and keep up with active work on your feet.  

• Must be able to work at a child’s level - i.e., able to be down on the floor to play. 

• Able to produce a clear criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check after being hired. 

• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.  

• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal.  

Benefits

• Designated paid holidays  

• Vacation pay  

• Paid sick/personal time 

• Casual dress