Blüm Academy | Calgary, AB
A rare opportunity to build something from the beginning.
Blüm Academy has just opened its newest campus in the beautiful inner-city community of Parkdale, and we finishing the assembly of the founding team of Primary Educators who are setting the tone, rhythm, and standard for this space from the beginning.
This is an opportunity to shape a school environment from the ground up—alongside a leadership and administration team deeply committed to intentional practice, professional excellence, and a modern, research-informed approach to early education.
About Blüm
Blüm Academy is an award-winning early learning school rooted in the Montessori Method and framed by the Reggio Emilia approach.
We operate with a clear belief:
- Students are capable.
- The environment matters.
- The educator is everything.
Our classrooms are calm, beautiful, and highly intentional. Our educators are articulate, composed, and deeply respected as professionals. Our program prioritizes real-world learning, emotional regulation, and dignity in every interaction.
The Role: Primary Educator
As a Primary Educator, you are responsible for the full rhythm and experience of the classroom.
You are not simply supporting a program—you are leading it.
You will:
- Design and guide a structured, developmentally aligned daily rhythm
- Lead transitions, meals, rest periods, and learning blocks with clarity and calm authority
- Deliver programming grounded in Montessori and Reggio principles
- Maintain a composed, language-rich classroom environment
- Observe, document, and respond to student development in real time
- Build strong, professional relationships with families through written communication
- Uphold Blüm’s standards of tone, presence, and classroom design
This Role Is For You If…
- You naturally bring structure, calm, and presence into a room
- You believe students deserve dignity, not control or compliance
- You are detail-oriented and take pride in how things look and feel
- You are confident leading a group and making decisions independently
- You welcome feedback and are committed to continuous refinement
- You want to be part of something intentional, not transactional
This Role Is Not For You If…
- You prefer unstructured or purely play-based environments
- You rely on screens, entertainment, or distraction-based engagement
- You are uncomfortable with accountability, standards, or observation
- You are looking for a low-responsibility or passive role
Qualifications
- Level 2 or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator Certification (Alberta)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Previous classroom leadership experience preferred
- Alignment with Montessori and/or Reggio philosophy is a strong asset
Why Join Blüm
- Be part of a Founding Team launching a new campus
- Work in a beautiful, intentionally designed environment
- Competitive compensation based on experience and certification
- Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days
- Access to TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and company-paid individual extended health, vision and dental benefits from CanadaLife
- Ongoing professional development and sector-defining internal certification programs
- Clear pathways for growth into leadership roles
- A workplace culture that values precision, professionalism, and respect
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$20.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What is your estimated commute time to our Parkdale campus, and what is your primary mode of transportation?
- When would you be available to begin in this role, and are you able to commit to a full-time schedule (Monday–Friday, within program hours)?
- What specifically draws you to Blüm Academy, and what about our approach to early education resonates with you?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Alberta ECE Level 2 or 3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
