ECE Director – Pre-Kindergarten

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Duncan; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage Enhancement Program

Montessori community

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education seeks an experienced ECE Director to lead a Pre-Kindergarten program in a Montessori environment. You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with provincial licensing, health, and safety requirements.

You will collaborate with school leadership, families, and the Inclusive Education team to support developmental milestones and foster a respectful, child-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Valid ECE certification/registration as recognized in BC.
• Knowledge of provincial childcare licensing and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, administrators, families, and external professionals.
• Satisfactory criminal record/vulnerable sector screening and other employment requirements. Current First Aid/CPR certification, as required.
• Montessori training or experience in a Montessori environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operation of the Pre-Kindergarten program and classroom.
• Create and maintain a prepared, safe, orderly, and engaging Montessori environment.
• Implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on Montessori philosophy and best practices.
• Support children's development across social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language areas.
• Observe and document children's progress, interests, and milestones.
• Guide and mentor ECEs and support staff; provide clear classroom direction.
• Maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios and safety practices.
• Establish positive relationships with children and families; communicate progress.
• Develop and maintain classroom documentation and records.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Education team for diverse learner needs.
• Ensure compliance with provincial licensing, health & safety, and Montessori standards.

Skills

ECE Leadership

Collaboration

Licensing Knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Montessori Experience

Education

ECE certification/registration

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a warm, experienced, and dedicated ECE Director to lead our Pre-Kindergarten program. The ECE Director will provide leadership and oversight of the daily operations of the program while creating a nurturing, respectful, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment where young children can grow in independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with the school leadership team, educators, families, and support staff to ensure a high-quality early childhood program that reflects Montessori principles and meets applicable provincial early learning, licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operation of the Pre-Kindergarten program and classroom.
• Create and maintain a prepared, safe, orderly, and engaging Montessori environment.
• Implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences based on Montessori philosophy and early childhood best practices.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
• Observe and document children's progress, interests, needs, and developmental milestones.
• Guide and mentor ECEs, ECE Assistants, and classroom support staff.
• Provide clear direction regarding classroom routines, expectations, supervision, and responsibilities.
• Maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios and ensure proper supervision and safety practices.
• Establish positive and respectful relationships with children and families.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding children's development, progress, and classroom experiences.
• Develop and maintain classroom documentation, attendance records, incident reports, care plans, and other required records.
• Support individualized strategies for children with diverse learning and developmental needs, in collaboration with the school's Inclusive Education team where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable provincial childcare licensing regulations, school policies, health and safety standards, and Montessori practices.
• Promote a positive, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative school culture.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, school events, and program planning.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal and school administration on program development, staffing, policies, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties reasonably related to the position and the effective operation of the Pre-Kindergarten program.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification/registration recognized in BC province.
• Knowledge of applicable provincial childcare licensing and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, administrators, families, and external professionals.
• Satisfactory criminal record/vulnerable sector screening and other employment requirements applicable to the position.Current First Aid/CPR certification, as required.
• Montessori training or experience in a Montessori environment is an advantage.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative Montessori school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A respectful and child-centered working environment.
• We are enrolled in the Wage Enhancement Program.

Note: We are not able to support any LMIA applicants at this time.