Founding Centre Supervisor (ECE) – Open New Childcare

Give Me Break Childcare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Founding-team role

Open the building ownership

Direct licensee relationship

Professional development support

Job summary

Give Me A Break Childcare is opening a licensed centre on Hamilton Mountain, offering full-time, part-time and on-demand care for children 18 months to 6 years. You will help open the centre alongside GMAB's leadership and shape the rooms, routines and culture from day one.

You’ll join the founding team, interview and onboard staff, then run the building day to day: the program, the people, the paperwork and the relationships with families.

Qualifications

• RECE in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators or equivalent per O. Reg. 137/15.
• Minimum two years leading a room, program, or team in licensed child care.
• Eligible for Ministry director approval to supervise a licensed centre.
• Strong knowledge of CCEYA, O. Reg. 137/15 and licensing requirements.
• Current Standard First Aid with infant and child CPR.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operation of the centre under applicable acts and keep it inspection-ready at all times.
• Build and maintain staff schedules that meet ratios and staffing requirements.
• Lead and coach a team of RECEs and staff from hiring to performance reviews.
• Champion the program statement grounded in How Does Learning Happen? and Reggio Emilia.
• Own child health and safety plans, reporting, and emergency drills.
• Be the first contact for families and handle questions with care and follow-through.
• Manage the centre budget, petty cash, food-service budget, and payroll support.
• Set up Supervisor Designate coverage when you are not on site.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Leadership

Budgeting

Payroll administration

Team coaching

Communication with families

Education

RECE in good standing

Job description

Give Me A Break Childcare is opening a licensed centre on Hamilton Mountain, offering full-time, part-time and on-demand care for children 18 months to 6 years. You will help open the centre alongside GMAB's leadership and shape the rooms, routines and culture from day one.

You’ll join the founding team, interview and onboard staff, then run the building day to day: the program, the people, the paperwork and the relationships with families.