Child Care Centre Director

BrightPath Kids; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

RRSP with company match

Sick time 6 days/year

10 paid holidays/year

10 vacation days/year

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids Inc. in Kitchener, ON, is hiring a Centre Director to manage daily operations, staff, and family communication. The role includes ensuring licensing compliance and upholding safety and hygiene standards across the centre.

You will lead payroll, budgeting, and human resources tasks while maintaining relationships with families and local regulators. The position offers full-time hours with competitive pay and benefits in a dynamic childcare network.

Qualifications

• Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing with the Ontario College of ECE.
• Knowledge of licensing requirements and provincial regulations.
• Knowledge of financial management and budgeting for child care operations.
• Up-to-date immunization and Health Assessment as per local health requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centre operations including staff recruitment and development, policies, safety, hygiene, and licensing compliance.
• Ensure staff understand classroom objectives and execute programming.
• Handle payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and communications.
• Enforce provincial regulations within the building and ensure training completion.
• Maintain clear communication with families about each child.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

RECE

Finance Mgmt

Licensing Regulations

Immunization

CPR/First Aid

Education

RECE certification

Job description

Centre: Kitchener, ON

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 annually plus government grants and position bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, 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 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
• 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