Child Care Acting Centre Director

Job summary

The Centre Director manages the daily operations of the childcare facility, including staff recruitment, training, and policy enforcement. They also oversee administrative tasks such as payroll and financial management while ensuring compliance with provincial licensing and safety regulations.

Job details

Centre: Okotoks, AB Job Type: 3-month temporary role, Salary $47,000 - $50,000 Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath! What will you be doing? As a Centre Director, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include: • Managing the overall operation of the centre including recruitment and development of staff, management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, and province licensing. • Ensuring that all staff members understand the objectives and expectations within each classroom. • Managing administrative tasks such as processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general communications. • Understanding and enforcing all province regulations within the building. • Implementing and ensuring completion of training for all staff members. • Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child. • All other duties as assigned. Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids: • We offer a 40% child care discount to Full-time employees & 10% to Part-time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment! • We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development. • Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match – this is free money! • Full-time and Part-time staff receive 6 days sick time per calendar year. • Full-time staff are given 12 paid holidays off. • Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 personal days off per calendar year. • Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance. Requirements: • B.Ed. with a focus on Early Childhood OR Early Childhood Educator Level 3 Certification • Demonstrated knowledge of licensing and accreditation regulations • Demonstrated knowledge of financial management • Must meet province requirements for childcare employment • Up to date immunization and Health Assessment as per the local Ministry of Health Requirements • CPR/First Aid Certificate If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.

What you’ll do

The Centre Director manages the daily operations of the childcare facility, including staff recruitment, training, and policy enforcement. They also oversee administrative tasks such as payroll and financial management while ensuring compliance with provincial licensing and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education or an Early Childhood Educator Level 3 Certification. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of financial management and licensing regulations, and possess valid CPR/First Aid certification.

Benefits

• Childcare discount • Professional development • Retirement plan • Sick time • Paid holidays • Personal days • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Staff Development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Staff recruitment
• Staff development
• Policy management
• Child safety
• Environmental health
• Hygiene management
• Licensing compliance
• Payroll management
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Communication
• Training implementation
• Financial management
• First aid
• CPR
• Payroll Processing
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Effective Communication
• First Aid Certification
• Administrative Functions
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Environmental Health
• Financial Management
• Health Assessment
• Staff Management

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Childcare Director
• Preschool / Childcare Director
• Child Care Service Managers
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare