Centre Director: Inspiring Learning & Strong Team Leadership

Parkdale Sherwood Headstart; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkdale Sherwood Headstart is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead and manage the early learning centre, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for children and families. You will supervise staff, manage enrollment and budgeting, and report to the Board of Directors to support governance and compliance with provincial regulations.

The role requires a diploma/degree in early childhood care or education, leadership experience in an ELC, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in early childhood care or education (Board approved).
• Minimum 2 years leadership/administration in an Early Learning Centre.
• CPR and First Aid Certification valid.
• Food Safety Course Certificate.
• Current Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, stimulating, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.
• Hire, train and supervise employees, fostering a positive and productive team environment
• Schedule staff shifts and coordinate day-to-day staffing adjustments, including sick day coverage and vacation planning
• Manage and monitor staff levels and children’s enrollment needs to align with regulations and reporting
• Ensure mandatory government reporting is completed on schedule to maintain compliance with the Centre’s provincial EYC agreement
• Supervise and evaluate educators to support the delivery of high-quality programs and teaching methods
• Support governance duties for the Board of Directors by attending all meetings, developing and updating policies, preparing the meeting agenda and preparing a monthly report
• Develop and maintain the strategic, business and annual operational plans, using the Centre’s documented operating calendar, process guides and templates to support consistency across leadership transitions
• Schedule regular staff meetings to encourage collaboration, communication and continuous learning
• Oversee the Centre’s daily cleaning schedule to maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized facility
• Hold overall financial accountability for the Centre, with clearly defined responsibilities for budgeting, financial reporting, funding forecasts, audit preparation and long‑term financial planning shared between the Director, Treasurer, Board and bookkeeping support
• Approve expenditures, pay expenses and manage workers’ compensation claims, with day-to-day financial administration supported by the Centre’s bookkeeper with oversight from the Treasurer
• Regularly review the budget with the Treasurer and Board of Directors
• Supporting the consistent and daily use of family mobile app among educators and staff as the primary communication tool for the Centre
• Communicate regularly and proactively with families via various channels (mobile app, email, telephone, verbally) as required
• Encourage and assist with new and annual fundraising efforts for the Centre
• Support and work closely with the Parent Advisory Committee
• Stay current on and apply for government funding and grant opportunities that benefit the Centre and its staff
• Responsible for audit‑related activities including submission of records and documents, responding to queries and presenting audited statements to the Board of Directors
• Work on the floor to support educators as needed

Skills

Working with Others

Effective Communication

Empathy

Leadership

Service Oriented

Education

Diploma or degree in early childhood care/education

Ongoing training proof

Job description

Parkdale Sherwood Headstart is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead and manage the early learning centre, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for children and families. You will supervise staff, manage enrollment and budgeting, and report to the Board of Directors to support governance and compliance with provincial regulations.

The role requires a diploma/degree in early childhood care or education, leadership experience in an ELC, and ongoing professional development.