Assistant Centre Director

Guardian Early Learning Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent early childhood education provider in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Centre Director. In this role, you will lead educational initiatives and collaborate with families to ensure the best care and development for children. Candidates must possess a Diploma in Children's Services or Bachelor of Education and have prior leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary and various professional development opportunities. Join us and make a difference in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Childcare discounts

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Experience working in a long day-care centre in a senior role.
• Practical working knowledge of the NQF and the EYLF.
• Current First Aid and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Leadership Team to create a safe environment for children.
• Build relationships with families to inform them of their children's education.
• Drive quality and safety culture in the Centre.

Skills

Leadership skills

Budget management

Communication skills

Knowledge of early childhood education

Education

Diploma in Children's Services or Bachelor of Education

Job description

Develop, inspire, and grow.

Becoming an Assistant Centre Director is a step in your career where you can expand your knowledge and skills to have a broad view of how we provide the best early childhood education in Australia.

We believe we are one Team at Guardian Hamilton, regardless of our role. We want you to be able to grow your career at Guardian in the direction you choose.

Becoming an Assistant Centre Director at Guardian Hamilton means that you will be part of the vital relationship between Educators, families, and children, working daily to put smiles on young faces.

Benefits

• Lead your ongoing professional development and learning through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.
• Use your skills and experience to support business performance that supports sustainable investment in our practice, Centres, and Teams.
• Collaborate with the Centre Director, Educators, and Teachers through workshops and meetings to share best practice and learn from each other as you innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play.
• Contribute to decisions about resourcing and the education environment for children.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
• Guardian Degree program – We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed (Terms & conditions apply).
• WHEREFIT – 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more.
• Paid first aid courses and renewals

The Centre

Our Guardian Hamilton centre boasts six learning studios, along with a separate sleep room attached to the nursery, as well as an extensive outdoor space with wooden play equipment and a sand pit. Our inspiring indoor spaces are filled with quality, age-appropriate resources, and our personalised, sector‑leading programs.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Centre Director and Leadership Team, you will enjoy:

• Supporting the Centre Leadership Team to create a safe and secure environment where children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
• Building lasting and meaningful relationships with families so they feel informed and sure their children are receiving the best education and care in the community.
• Supporting the Centre Leadership Team to develop an exceptional culture of quality and safety that makes Guardian the Centre of choice in your community.
• Contributing to making your Centre an example of why Guardian is driven by its mindsets of being brave, positive, thoughtful, and professional in all aspects of our work.
• Developing skills to drive business performance that enables Guardian to invest 100% of profits into more high‑quality education for young children across Australia.

To be considered, you will have:

• A completed Diploma in Children's Services and/or Bachelor of Education (or working towards).
• Prior experience working in a long day‑care centre in a senior or leadership role.
• Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the NQF and the EYLF.
• Budget and financial accountability experience.
• Current First Aid and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates, and current Working with Children check.

Apply now

So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.

Referrals

We offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10‑year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards. *for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted