Daycare Manager

Early Childhood Educators of BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits (potential)

Job summary

Evergreen Early learning Group in Kerrisdale, Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Daycare Centre Manager who actively leads a small team while engaging with children in the classroom. This full-time, permanent role combines administrative leadership with hands-on teaching to support daily operations and program quality.

The successful candidate will oversee licensing compliance, staffing, enrolment, and family communication, while maintaining a nurturing, inclusive environment for up to 42

Qualifications

• Valid BC ECE certificate is required.
• Supervisory/management experience in a licensed childcare setting is required.
• Strong knowledge of BC Child Care Licensing Regulation is required.
• Valid first aid and CPR (Schedule C) certification is required.
• Ability to pass a criminal records check as per the act is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with BC licensing regulation.
• Provide classroom coverage and participate with children when needed.
• Prepare staff schedules and coordinate coverage for absences.
• Lead and mentor a small team of educators.
• Guide program planning in line with BC Early Learning Framework.
• Build positive relationships with families and communities.
• Manage enrolment, attendance, staff files and licensing docs.
• Prepare for and participate in licensing inspections.
• Support staff in incident response and safety concerns.
• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive environment and communicate staffing needs to the owner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BC ECE Certificate

Tools

First aid & CPR (Schedule C)

BC Licensing Regulation knowledge

Job description

Evergreen Early learning Group

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Employment Type

Full Time

Type Of Child Care

3 - 5 Years

Position Start

January 1st, 2027

Daycare Centre Manager / Hands-on ECE

Kerrisdale, Vancouver | Full-time, Permanent

About The Centre

We are a privately owned, licensed childcare centre located in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. Our centre has two classrooms and serves up to 42 children from approximately three years of age to school age.

We are looking for an experienced, caring and organized Daycare Centre Manager who enjoys both leading a team and working directly with children. This hands-on management position combines classroom involvement with responsibility for the centre’s daily operations.

About The Role

The Centre Manager will oversee the centre’s day-to-day operations while working collaboratively with educators, children and families. The successful candidate will regularly participate in the classrooms and may be counted in the staff-to-child ratio when required.

Scheduled administrative time will be provided for staffing, enrolment, licensing documentation, parent communication and other operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the centre’s daily operations and maintain compliance with the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation
• Work directly with children and provide classroom and ratio coverage when required
• Prepare staff schedules and coordinate coverage for absences and breaks
• Lead, mentor and support a small team of educators
• Guide program planning in alignment with the BC Early Learning Framework
• Build positive and professional relationships with families
• Manage enrolment, attendance records, staff files and required licensing documentation
• Prepare for and participate in licensing inspections
• Support staff in responding appropriately to incidents, emergencies and children’s individual needs
• Help maintain a safe, organized, inclusive and nurturing environment
• Communicate staffing needs and other operational matters to the owner

Required Qualifications

• Valid BC Early Childhood Educator Certificate
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a licensed childcare setting
• Strong working knowledge of the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation
• Valid first aid and CPR certificate meeting Schedule C requirements
• Ability to complete a satisfactory criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act
• Strong organizational, communication and team-leadership skills
• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on classroom involvement
• Professional and respectful communication with children, families, staff and licensing representatives

Qualifications

Basic ECE

Years Experience Required

3

Salary & Benefits

Compensation and Employment

• Base wage: $28.00 per hour
• Eligible employees may receive the provincially funded ECE Wage Enhancement of up to $6.00 per hour, subject to government program eligibility and continued funding
• Potential combined hourly compensation: up to $36.00 per hour
• Extended health and supplementary benefits may be offered in the future, subject to employer discretion and plan availability.

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent, in-person position
• Location: Kerrisdale, Vancouver

Details

Name Of Facility

Evergreen Early learning Group

Region

Vancouver Coastal Health

Contact Info

Arezoo Kohafkan

[e-mail]

Address

Vancouver

V6p5m3

Posted On

August 31st, 2026