Child Care Acting Centre Director

Hirebridge; Okotoks; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

RRSP matching

Sick time

Paid holidays

Personal days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids is seeking a Centre Director to lead operations, support teachers, and partner with families to provide a safe, home-like environment for children. You will recruit and develop staff, manage policies, and ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Experience with budgeting, payroll, and provincial licensing is required. The role involves coordinating training, communicating with parents, and handling administrative tasks in a dynamic early childhood setting.

Qualifications

• Experience applying licensing and accreditation regulations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and payroll.
• Ability to supervise staff and ensure program quality.
• Strong communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centre operations, recruit and develop staff, and ensure policies and health standards.
• Ensure classrooms meet objectives and licensing requirements.
• Handle payroll, accounts payable/receivable and general communications.
• Enforce provincial regulations and coordinate staff training.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about their child and progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff management

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Parent communication

Education

B.Ed. in Early Childhood

ECE Level 3 Certification

Job description

Centre: Okotoks, AB

Job Type: 3-month temporary role, Salary

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As a Centre Director, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the overall operation of the centre including recruitment and development of staff, management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, and province licensing.
• Ensuring that all staff members understand the objectives and expectations within each classroom.
• Managing administrative tasks such as processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general communications.
• Understanding and enforcing all province regulations within the building.
• Implementing and ensuring completion of training for all staff members.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
• All other duties as assigned.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• We offer a 40% child care discount to Full-time employees & 10% to Part-time so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are eligible to participate in a retirement plan (RRSP) which offers a company match – this is free money!
• Full-time and Part-time staff receive 6 days sick time per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are given 12 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 personal days off per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.

Requirements:

• B.Ed. with a focus on Early Childhood OR Early Childhood Educator Level 3 Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of licensing and accreditation regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management
• Must meet province requirements for childcare employment
• Up to date immunization and Health Assessment as per the local Ministry of Health Requirements
• CPR/First Aid Certificate

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.