Centre Director

Socket.dev; Aurora; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PD days and training

Career advancement

RECE membership dues covered

Group benefits package

Perks program

Nice work environment

Job summary

Childventures Early Learning Academy in York Region, Canada, is seeking a passionate childcare leader to guide centre operations and embed the company’s strategic direction across their York/Toronto locations. Directors oversee financial targets, enrollment, and program quality while mentoring staff.

The Director role emphasizes implementing strong educational offerings, maintaining licensing standards, and fostering open communication with parents and teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized Ontario post-secondary institution or AECEO equivalency.
• Childcare Management Certificate or equivalent an asset.
• Registered member of the College of ECE in good standing (RECE).
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience with knowledge and experience operating a childcare centre.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for providing strategic and day-to-day direction in leading centre teams to achieve financial, enrollment, and excellence targets.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including children, parents, ministry representatives and the Childventures leadership and teams.
• Responsible for providing centre level leadership through scheduling, training, coaching, feedback and guidance to effectively develop the team.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellness of the children and team members within the Centre.
• Develops, fosters and maintains collaborative partnerships with community partners and the organization’s leadership and support centre teams.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education

Childcare Management Certificate

Registered member of the College of ECE (RECE)

Job description

Childventures Early Learning Academyhas established an outstanding reputation as a trailblazer in child development. We believe in the transformative power of early childhood education and are dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds can flourish.

We are a community of educators who are passionate about lifelong learning. Our team is committed to fostering a love of learning and laying the foundation for a lifetime of success for our children.

Be part of an organization that supports YOU in doing your best work. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our team feels cared for and is inspired to facilitate learning – not only in educating our children but also to learn and grow themselves.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about shaping the future generation and making a positive impact in their lives? Childventures is seeking a passionate and professional childcare leader to inspire growth and excellence within our York/Toronto regions. Directors are responsible for the overseeing the Centre operations and embedding the company’s strategic direction within their dedicated childcare Centre location. Directors are accountable for maintaining a high-quality childcare environment through implementing a strong educational offering executed through excellent financial management and team mentorship. The Director is guided by the vision, brand and culture of Childventures always maintaining open and honest lines of communication between parents and team members.

EXCLUSIVE PERKS

• Competitive wages and vacation allowance
• Training & development: paid professional development days and continuous curriculum training
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Fully reimbursed RECE membership dues
• Group Benefits including Health, Dental, AD&D, Life and Health Care Spending Account
• Corporate discount and perks program
• Beautiful, Spacious & Enjoyable Work Environment

Childventures is dedicated to bringing our Values to life for our children, family and team! Click here [https://youtu.be/_7RfvB9DLoA] to see our Values.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for providing strategic and day-to-day direction in leading centre teams to achieve financial, enrollment, and excellence targets.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including children, parents, ministry representatives and the Childventures leadership and teams.
• Responsible for providing centre level leadership through providing scheduling, training, coaching, feedback and guidance to effectively develop the team.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellness of the children and team members within the Centre.
• Develops, fosters and maintains collaborative partnerships with community partners and the organization’s leadership and support centre teams.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Demonstrates and communicates company values, leadership competencies and professional conduct
• Demonstrates a passion for providing outstanding customer service.
• Communicates timely and effectively in verbal and written formats
• Demonstrates tenacity with problem-solving abilities
• Is detail-oriented with a deep understanding of ministry and regulations pertaining to CCYEA licensing and other legislated standards
• Understands and values supporting a Centre environment inclusive of diverse cultures, backgrounds and value systems
• Is an expert in time management and personal organization.
• Is self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks independently
• Has experience working with children of all age groups in an early childhood education setting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized Ontario Post- Secondary Institution or AECEO Equivalency
• Childcare Management Certificate or equivalent an asset
• Registered member of the College of ECE in good standing (RECE)
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience with knowledge and experience operating a childcare Centre

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO MEET MINISTRY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING:

• Obtain Supervisor Director Approval from the Ministry of Education as per the CCEYA
• 2 Step TB
• Updated Immunizations (Tetanus, MMR)
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Standard First Aid & CPR Level C- Within 3 months of hire

Recruitment Process Disclosure

Our organization does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. We prioritize human judgment and value personal connection throughout every step, including application reviews, assessments, and interview decisions.

This job posting is for a growth vacancy within the organization.