Program Manager, Early Childhood (RECE) — Multi-Site

Umbrella-Famil; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension plan with employer matching

Generous paid vacation and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Professional learning and leadership发展

Job summary

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is seeking a Program Manager (RECE) to lead operations and pedagogy across multiple sites, reporting to the Director of Childcare Programs. The role focuses on people leadership, service quality, and regulatory compliance in a busy childcare network.

You will drive program delivery, support families and staff, manage budgets, and guide teams through change while upholding How Does Learning Happen? and Reggio Emilia-inspired practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Ten or more years in a childcare centre and five or more years in people management.
• Experience overseeing operations, staffing, enrollment, and program administration.
• Knowledge of budgeting, problem solving, decision making, and organizational planning.
• Familiarity with CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen?, and responsive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, and performance management to Supervisors and program teams across multiple sites.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple child care programs, including staffing, scheduling, enrollment, occupancy, compliance, and program support.
• Support and monitor program quality to ensure alignment with How Does Learning Happen?, relationship-based practice, and Reggio-inspired pedagogy.
• Support financial and operational accountability, including budgeting, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Analyze operational needs and implement strategies that support organizational effectiveness, service quality, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support teams through change management initiatives while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Build strong relationships with families, school partners, community stakeholders, and internal leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with the CCEYA, licensing requirements, organizational policies, and health and safety standards.
• Participate in organizational planning, leadership initiatives, and strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Communication

Relationship-building

Staff development

Education

RECE Certification

Job description

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton is seeking a Program Manager (RECE) to lead operations and pedagogy across multiple sites, reporting to the Director of Childcare Programs. The role focuses on people leadership, service quality, and regulatory compliance in a busy childcare network.

You will drive program delivery, support families and staff, manage budgets, and guide teams through change while upholding How Does Learning Happen? and Reggio Emilia-inspired practice.