Assistant Director

Kids & Company; Beaver Bank; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits through Health Assoc.

Childcare discount 35%

Backup childcare days (20)

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative, inclusive environment

Job summary

Kids & Company in Nova Scotia seeks an Assistant Director to support daily centre operations, ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment and guiding classroom programming in partnership with the Centre Director.

This classroom-based role focuses on direct work with children while handling administrative duties at the start or end of the day, ideal for an experienced ECE with leadership aspirations.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia ECE License, Level 2 or 3.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 45 lbs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioural development.
• Implement an Emergent Curriculum that promotes learning through play.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and record-keeping.
• Conduct attendance, health, and safety checks.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals when required.
• Support classroom transitions and daily centre operations.
• Ensure compliance with Nova Scotia licensing regulations and centre standards.
• Assist the Centre Director with staff and child files, ministry requirements, and administrative duties.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Nova Scotia ECE License (Level 2/3)

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children, families, and educators while helping lead a high-quality childcare program? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

With over 120 childcare centres across Canada Kids & Company is growing, and we're looking for a dedicated Assistant Director to join our team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Centre Director, the Assistant Director supports the day-to-day operations of the centre while ensuring a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environment for children.

This is primarily a classroom-based position, with the majority of time spent working directly with children and supporting classroom programming. Administrative and leadership responsibilities are completed in partnership with the Centre Director, typically at the beginning or end of the day, as operational needs require.

This role is ideal for an experienced ECE who enjoys working closely with children while developing their leadership and operational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioural development.
• Implement an Emergent Curriculum that promotes learning through play.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and record-keeping.
• Conduct attendance, health, and safety checks.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals when required.
• Support classroom transitions and daily centre operations.
• Ensure compliance with Nova Scotia licensing regulations and centre standards.
• Assist the Centre Director with staff and child files, ministry requirements, and administrative duties.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia ECE License, Level 2 or 3.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 45 lbs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits through Health Association Nova Scotia.
• 35% childcare discount plus 20 complimentary backup childcare days annually.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Recognition and appreciation for your contributions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.