Assistant Director/ Level 2 or 3 ECE
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
Kids & Company operates 120+ childcare centres across Canada and continues to grow. We are dedicated to providing high-quality childcare that supports families and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our Okotoks centre. Reporting to the Centre Director, this is a hands-on leadership role that is primarily classroom-based. The Assistant Director spends the majority of their time supporting children, educators, classroom routines, and ratio requirements while assisting with administrative and operational responsibilities as needed.
This role plays a key part in ensuring high-quality programming, regulatory compliance, and a positive experience for children, families, and staff.
Please note: This is not a full-time office-based leadership position. The successful candidate will be actively involved in classrooms daily, providing direct support to educators and children while assisting the Centre Director with operational responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Centre Director with day-to-day centre operations and regulatory compliance.
- Spend the majority of the workday supporting classrooms, educators, and children.
- Provide classroom coverage to maintain ratios and support staff breaks, absences, and transitions.
- Deliver high-quality care and supervision while fostering children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Support educators with classroom management, programming, and curriculum implementation.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to educators across all age groups.
- Assist with staff scheduling, ratio management, and daily centre operations.
- Maintain attendance records, documentation, and health and safety requirements.
- Support family engagement and positive parent communication.
- Participate in staff meetings, training initiatives, and ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate with community partners and external professionals as required.
- Ensure compliance with Kids & Company policies and Alberta childcare regulations.
- Assist with administrative tasks and centre operations as directed by the Centre Director.
Qualifications
- Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification Level 2 or Level 3 required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare environment.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or Assistant Director experience is considered an asset.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and work directly alongside educators in the classroom.
- Valid Child Care First Aid and CPR certification.
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Up-to-date immunizations and health requirements as applicable.
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
What We Offer
- 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- 35% childcare discount plus 20 days of free backup childcare per year.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Apply Today!
Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
About KIDS & COMPANY
Kids & Company is a leading child care provider, offering high-quality care and early learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children since 2002. We have been around for two decades and have over 120 locations across North America, winning numerous awards for excellence in the child care industry.
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Assistant Director/ Level 2 or 3 ECE
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
Kids & Company operates 120+ childcare centres across Canada and continues to grow. We are dedicated to providing high-quality childcare that supports families and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our Okotoks centre. Reporting to the Centre Director, this is a hands-on leadership role that is primarily classroom-based. The Assistant Director spends the majority of their time supporting children, educators, classroom routines, and ratio requirements while assisting with administrative and operational responsibilities as needed.
This role plays a key part in ensuring high-quality programming, regulatory compliance, and a positive experience for children, families, and staff.
Please note: This is not a full-time office-based leadership position. The successful candidate will be actively involved in classrooms daily, providing direct support to educators and children while assisting the Centre Director with operational responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Centre Director with day-to-day centre operations and regulatory compliance.
- Spend the majority of the workday supporting classrooms, educators, and children.
- Provide classroom coverage to maintain ratios and support staff breaks, absences, and transitions.
- Deliver high-quality care and supervision while fostering children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Support educators with classroom management, programming, and curriculum implementation.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to educators across all age groups.
- Assist with staff scheduling, ratio management, and daily centre operations.
- Maintain attendance records, documentation, and health and safety requirements.
- Support family engagement and positive parent communication.
- Participate in staff meetings, training initiatives, and ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate with community partners and external professionals as required.
- Ensure compliance with Kids & Company policies and Alberta childcare regulations.
- Assist with administrative tasks and centre operations as directed by the Centre Director.
Qualifications
- Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification Level 2 or Level 3 required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare environment.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or Assistant Director experience is considered an asset.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and work directly alongside educators in the classroom.
- Valid Child Care First Aid and CPR certification.
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Up-to-date immunizations and health requirements as applicable.
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
What We Offer
- 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision).
- 35% childcare discount plus 20 days of free backup childcare per year.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Apply Today!
Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
About KIDS & COMPANY
Kids & Company is a leading child care provider, offering high-quality care and early learning programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children since 2002. We have been around for two decades and have over 120 locations across North America, winning numerous awards for excellence in the child care industry.