Child Care Assistant Centre Director

Job summary

The Assistant Director supports the Centre Director in managing daily operations, including staff recruitment, policy enforcement, and administrative tasks like payroll and accounts. They also ensure compliance with provincial regulations and maintain effective communication with families regarding child care.

Job details

Center: Maple Grove Centre, ON Job Type: Full-Time 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 an Assistant 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: • Assisting Centre Director with 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 families about their child. • All other duties as assigned. Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids: • We offer a 40% child care discount to ALL 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 of sick time per calendar year. • Full-time staff are given 10 paid statutory holidays off. • Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 vacation days per calendar year. • Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance. Requirements: • A Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of ECE • Demonstrated knowledge of licensing and regulations • 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 Assistant Director supports the Centre Director in managing daily operations, including staff recruitment, policy enforcement, and administrative tasks like payroll and accounts. They also ensure compliance with provincial regulations and maintain effective communication with families regarding child care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the Ontario College of ECE. Additionally, they must possess a valid CPR/First Aid certificate and demonstrate knowledge of provincial childcare licensing and regulations.

Benefits

• Childcare discount • Professional development • Retirement plan • Sick time • Paid statutory holidays • Vacation 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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• Early childhood education
• Staff recruitment
• Staff development
• Policy management
• Child safety
• Environmental health
• Hygiene management
• Licensing compliance
• Payroll processing
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Communication
• Training implementation
• CPR
• First aid
• Payroll Processing
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Effective Communication
• First Aid Certification
• Administrative Functions
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Early Childhood Education
• Environmental Health
• Health Assessment
• Staff Management

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Childcare Director
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Childcare Workers