Job Description

Blum Academy is seeking an exceptional

Primary Educator with leadership potential

to join our team as a

Director in Training

-- a structured pathway into campus leadership at our

Parkdale location

, scheduled to open in the

summer of 2026

.

At Blum, all leadership roles begin in the classroom. This is not optional. Our pedagogy, systems, and culture are proprietary and lived -- not learned from a handbook. Every leader at Blum earns their role by first working directly with students, modeling our standards in real time, and building deep fluency in our approach before leading others.

The Leadership Pathway

This role is intentionally designed in two phases:

Phase 1 -- January to Early Summer

You will join Blum as a

Primary Educator

, while completing structured leadership training and shadowing campus leadership.

Phase 2 -- Summer

As the new Parkdale Campus opens, you will transition into a

Program Manager role

, launching and leading the new campus with full responsibility for programming, team leadership, and daily operations. This timeline is intentional and fixed because it allows for real mastery, not rushed promotion.

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for someone who:

Is a strong Primary Educator ready for

long-term leadership

Believes leadership in early education must be grounded in daily classroom practice Is calm, regulated, and confident setting expectations with both adults and families Values structure, predictability, and high professional standards Wants to help build something from the ground up -- thoughtfully, not chaotically

Phase 1 Responsibilities -- Classroom & Leadership Training

In the Classroom

Lead a Primary classroom with consistency, warmth, and professionalism Implement Blum's Montessori- and Reggio-inspired proprietary curriculum Maintain a calm, prepared environment with clear daily rhythms Model respectful language, boundaries, and transitions Build strong, trust-based relationships with families

Leadership Development

Shadow the Program Manager and Operations Manager, with guidance from the Regional Manager and direct working with the Founders Participate in leadership meetings, inspections, and observations Learn Blum's internal systems, matrices, and accountability frameworks Receive coaching in: Educator feedback and coaching Family communication protocols Coverage, and daily operations Classroom oversight and quality control

Phase 2 Responsibilities -- Program Manager, Parkdale (Summer)

Upon transition, you will:

Lead and support the Parkdale educator team Oversee daily campus operations and classroom quality Ensure fidelity to Blum's pedagogy, routines, and tone Act as the primary point of contact for families Uphold Blum's operational, cultural, and pedagogical standards Serve as a culture carrier for the Blum ethos

Qualifications

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator Certification (required) Strong Primary classroom experience Demonstrated leadership ability or readiness for leadership Excellent communication and organizational skills Calm, grounded presence under pressure Alignment with Blum's values of dignity, intention, and excellence

What We Offer

Competitive compensation with leadership progression (Blum's Lasting Leader Program) Paid vacation and paid statutory holidays Fully employer-paid individual health, vision & dental benefits A

clear leadership timeline

(January ? Summer 2026) Structured mentorship and leadership coaching Predictable schedule and stable environment Long-term growth within a multi-campus academy

Why Blum

Blum operates with the standards of a private school -- not a traditional childcare centre. Our educators are professionals. Our students are capable. Our environments are intentional, calm, and beautiful. We do not promote from theory. We promote from practice. And we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $61,500.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site childcare Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

All Blum leadership roles begin in the classroom, working directly with students, for several months before any management transition.
Are you fully comfortable beginning this role as a Primary Educator in January and remaining classroom-based until the Parkdale campus opens in the summer?

This role follows a fixed timeline:
January: Start as Primary Educator / Manager in Training
Summer: Transition to Program Manager at Parkdale (pending readiness and campus opening)

Does this timeline work for you without exception?

During the training phase (January-Summer), compensation aligns with a senior Primary Educator role, with an increase upon transition to Program Manager.
Please confirm the following:
- I am comfortable with a classroom-based compensation structure from January through summer
- I understand that leadership compensation begins at the Program Manager transition

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Alberta ECE Level 3 (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2026-01-05