At Community Options, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find purpose. We believe in building inclusive communities where children of every ability get the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
As a leader in our Community Preschool Education (CPE) program you’ll be empowering a dedicated team of professionals, guiding program-level policies, and directly transforming the lives of children and their families.
This is a unique, hybrid leadership role designed for an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist who wants to expand their impact through mentorship and strategic decision-making.
Your time will be carefully balanced between two core priorities:
0.4 FTE Leadership & Mentorship: Guiding, coaching, and supporting a dedicated department of 7–12 direct reports.
0.6 FTE Clinical Work: Managing a reasonable caseload of up to 14 preschool-aged children.
As a Team Lead and member of our collaborative leadership team, you will help shape the culture and operational excellence of the CPE program.
Mentor & Coach: Conduct shadow visits, provide ongoing feedback, and facilitate quarterly evaluations to ensure your team is utilizing best-in-class, evidence-based, inclusive practices.
Collaborate & Influence: Meet monthly with senior leadership to guide agency policies, set actionable goals, and define departmental priorities.
Cultivate Community: Create agendas and lead monthly Departmental meetings and Collabs; lead or support professional development and training sessions for staff and Educational Assistants (EAs).
Operational Ownership: Manage day-to-day operations for your department, including onboarding new team members, approving timesheets/leave requests, and managing the discipline's annual material and assessment budget.
Keep your clinical skills sharp and make a direct impact on a manageable, small caseload.
Assess & Intervene: Support up to 14 children with diverse developmental and communication profiles in their natural childcare or preschool environments.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Co-create and implement holistic Individual Program Plans (IPPs) alongside OTs, PTs, Coordinating Teachers, and Assistants.
Empower Families & Partners: Actively collaborate with families to review individual program plans to create a unified, supportive plan forward for the child.
Mentorship:. Supervise and mentor SLPAs by assigning service plans and reviewing session notes, while guiding EAs on effectively integrating communication strategies into daily routines
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current, active registration with ACSLPA.
Proven experience in early intervention and supporting preschool-aged children.
Foundational experience supervising, mentoring, or leading a team.
An Inclusion Champion: A fierce, foundational belief in equity and inclusive education—ensuring every child feels welcome and supported.
A Natural Leader: Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with a genuine desire to coach and lift others up.
Adaptable & Energetic: The physical ability to engage with active young children (kneeling, squatting, and occasional lifting/running).
Professional Growth: Ability to collaborate with the Director of CPE to research, source, and recommend impactful professional events, relevant research topics, and continuous educational opportunities.
Valid Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and a Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months).
Valid Alberta Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance (for site visits).
Standard First Aid & CPR (Child Care Level) or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
Willingness to wear PPE for site visits as required.
Community Options is proud to be an equal opportunity and equitable employer. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and combine clinical excellence with meaningful team leadership, we want to hear from you!
