Child Care Centre Director- Chestermere, AB

Hirebridge; Chestermere; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Paid holidays

Sick time

Personal days

Child care discount

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Chestermere, AB is hiring a Centre Director to lead our centre alongside teachers and families. You will oversee the total operation, including staff recruitment and development, policies and procedures, child safety, health and hygiene, and province licensing.

Requirements include a B.Ed. with a focus on Early Childhood or ECE Level 3 Certification, knowledge of licensing and accreditation regulations, financial management, and CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• 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 local requirements
• CPR/First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall operation of the centre including recruitment and development of staff
• Management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, and licensing
• Ensuring staff understand objectives within each classroom
• Managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general communications
• Enforcing province regulations and completing staff training
• Providing communication with parents/guardians about their child
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Staff leadership

Financial management

Policy implementation

Communication with families

Education

B.Ed. with focus on Early Childhood

ECE Level 3 Certification

Job description

Centre:Chestermere, AB

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary-

$40,000 - $58,000 annually plus bonus

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