Child Care Assistant Centre Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care as an Assistant Director and help manage the overall operation of a childcare center. This full-time role involves staff management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering effective communication with families while enjoying competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount.

Benefits

40% childcare discount for full-time employees

Opportunities for professional development

Retirement plan with company match

6 days of sick time per year

10 paid statutory holidays

At least 10 vacation days per year

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of ECE.
• Demonstrated knowledge of licensing and regulations.
• Up to date immunization and Health Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Centre Director with managing operations and staff.
• Managing administrative tasks including payroll and communications.
• Ensuring compliance with province regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of licensing and regulations

Effective communication

Staff management

Education

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Job description

Center: Kitchener, ON

Job Type: Full-Time

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 an Assistant 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:

• Assisting Centre Director with 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 families about their child.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:

• We offer a 40% child care discount to ALL 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 of sick time per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are given 10 paid statutory holidays off.
• Full-time staff are paid for at least 10 vacation days per calendar year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.
  
  

Requirements:

• A Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of ECE
• Demonstrated knowledge of licensing and regulations
• 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.