Executive Director-Little Lambs Christian Preschool Inc.

Job summary

Lead the preschool with a Christ-centered approach, overseeing daily operations, licensing compliance, and play-based programming. Manage administrative functions including budgeting, payroll, and enrollment while fostering relationships with families and church partners.

Job details

Full Description About Us Little Lambs Christian Preschool is a warm, Christ‑centred early learning community, where children are nurtured, valued, and encouraged to grow in God’s love. Rooted in Christian faith, we provide a joyful, inclusive, play‑based environment that partners with families and reflects the heart of Jesus in all we do. We are licensed for 54 full day children, with 8 infants and 46 preschool spaces. What We Offer A supportive, faith‑based team environment Meaningful, ministry‑focused work with children and families Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth A collaborative community rooted in shared mission and values Key Responsibilities Lead the centre with a Christ‑centred, stewardship‑focused approach aligned with the mission and values of the preschool and church. Collaborate with the Preschool Board/church leadership and maintain clear accountability structures. Provide leadership, mentoring, and development for Room Supervisors as the primary means of staff support. Oversee daily operations, licensing requirements, policies, and compliance. Ensure developmentally appropriate, play‑based programming that reflects Christian values and inclusive practice. Foster a nurturing, faith‑filled workplace culture. Apply for grants and manage related documentation. Build strong relationships with families, church partners, and community organizations. Manage budgeting, payroll, enrolment, fees, and administrative systems with integrity. Strengthen and maintain established systems to support long‑term organizational health. Qualifications ECE III (or actively working toward completion).An ECEIII with early childhood program management is preferred. 3–5 years of leadership experience in early learning or a related field. Strong understanding of child development and inclusive, play‑based practice. Demonstrated ability to lead with humility, clarity, and Christ‑like character. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills. Experience supporting supervisors or team leads is an asset. Current First Aid/CPR and all required background checks. The Manitoba Child Care Association acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 1 Territory and on the lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the Red River Métis Homeland. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and we move forward in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

What you’ll do

Lead the preschool with a Christ-centered approach, overseeing daily operations, licensing compliance, and play-based programming. Manage administrative functions including budgeting, payroll, and enrollment while fostering relationships with families and church partners.

Requirements

Requires ECE III certification (or working toward it) and 3-5 years of leadership experience in early learning. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development, and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Professional growth opportunities • Supportive faith-based team environment

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early Childhood Education
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Budgeting
• Payroll Management
• Staff Mentoring
• Grant Writing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Relationship Building
• Child Development
• Inclusive Practice
• Administrative Systems

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Administrative