Child Care Assistant Centre Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

RRSP retirement plan

6 paid sick days per year

10 paid statutory holidays

10 vacation days per year

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Lakeshore, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Director to work alongside teachers and families, ensuring a welcoming home-like environment for children. You will support centre operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining clear communication with families.

The role requires a RECE credential, knowledge of licensing requirements, and ability to oversee payroll and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• RECE credential in good standing with Ontario College of ECE.
• Experience with licensing regulations for childcare centers.
• Must meet province requirements for childcare employment.
• Immunization and health assessment per local health requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Centre Director with overall operation including staff recruitment and development, policy management, child safety, and licensing.
• Ensure staff understand classroom objectives and expectations.
• Handle payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and communications.

Skills

Staff management

Recruitment

Policy & licensing knowledge

Communication with families

Payroll processing

Education

RECE diploma

Ontario ECE license

Job description

Center: Lakeshore, 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