Childhood Education Lead

Job summary

The Childhood Education Lead will oversee and provide technical guidance for the Licensed Home Child Care program while coordinating ECE student practicum placements. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with licensing standards, managing departmental budgets, and developing training materials for providers.

Job details

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Childhood Education Lead position within our Early Learning and Child Care Department located at 200 Main Street in Winnipeg, MB. Reporting to the Manager of Childhood Education, the role supports the Licensed Home Child Care program, ECE initiatives and practicum placements, while promoting high standards of educational practice and compliance with provincial and MMF requirements. Job Duties/Competencies: * Lead, monitor, and provide guidance and technical assistance to Licensed Home Child Care providers; * Develop, implement, and evaluate best practices and curriculum guidelines for home-based settings; * Coordinate ECE student practicum placements and liaise with post-secondary institutions, MMF centres, students, and practicum supervisors; * Monitor compliance with Manitoba ELCC and MMF licensing standards, policies, and procedures; * Develop training materials and support orientation and training for Home Child Care providers, practicum supervisors, and students; * Establish and maintain partnerships with childcare centres, service providers, organizations, and stakeholders; * Assist with monthly reports, proposals, applications, contract documents, and departmental strategic planning; * Oversee and track ECE funding and subsidies, monitor invoices, and work within approved programming and centre-purchase budgets; Skills and Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field and ECE III Diploma in Early Childhood Education; equivalent experience and training may be considered; * Minimum five years’ experience as a Licensing Manager, Provincial Coordinator, or relevant management role delivering programs and services; * Minimum two years’ experience developing and facilitating programming, with knowledge of program management and development procedures; * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using email and OneDrive; * Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills; * Knowledge of Red River Métis history, culture and heritage, and MMF programs and services is an asset; and, * Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Monday, October 12, 2026. The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

What you’ll do

The Childhood Education Lead will oversee and provide technical guidance for the Licensed Home Child Care program while coordinating ECE student practicum placements. They are also responsible for ensuring compliance with licensing standards, managing departmental budgets, and developing training materials for providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant field along with an ECE III Diploma. A minimum of five years of management experience in a licensing or program coordination role is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension
• Vacation

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early childhood education
• Program management
• Licensing compliance
• Curriculum development
• Technical assistance
• Practicum coordination
• Budget management
• Strategic planning
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Reporting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Developing Training Materials
• Valid Driver's License
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting
• Business Administration
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Invoicing
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Program Management
• Time Management

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Early Childhood Educator
• Preschool / Childcare Director
• Child Care Service Managers
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

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