St. James School, Vernon : Full Time ECE Manager

Catholic Independent Schools Kamloops Diocese; Vernon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the Okanagan Valley is seeking a qualified Childcare Manager for their Daycare/Preschool Program. This full-time role involves managing childcare programming, fostering relationships within the school community, and ensuring best practices in child development. Candidates must hold relevant licenses and demonstrate a commitment to quality childcare and Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Manager in childcare settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of administration and government programs in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage childcare programming.
• Nurture relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Develop quality childcare programming based on best practices.

Skills

Effective Communication

Relationship Building

Program Development

Administration

Education

Valid Early Childhood Educator or Assistant license

Valid First Aid certificate

Job description

2025 / 26 INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING Childcare Manager Full Time (40 Hours per week)

St. James Catholic School is located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. The school enrolls approximately 160 students from Kindergarten to Grade Seven. For the 2025 - 2026 school year, St. James School is seeking a qualified Childcare Manager for a full-time position (40 hours/week) in their Daycare / Preschool Program commencing July 1, 2025.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting this programming and must possess a valid Early Childhood Educator or Assistant license, a valid First Aid certificate, and provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check. Additional documentation may be requested.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Share in the Catholic faith and actively participate in the life of their parish
• Nurture healthy relationships with children, families, and personnel
• Develop and implement quality childcare programming based on best practices and pedagogy that support the spiritual, physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Share a collaborative approach to team building
• Possess the knowledge and ability to administer government programs on childcare centres and early childhood educators
• Promote relationships within the school and parish community
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community services

Application Process:

Interested INTERNAL candidates should submit a cover letter noting their experience, an updated Pastoral Reference Form, and resume. Please include contact information for two (2) current professional references (one of which is from an immediate supervisor).

Interested EXTERNAL candidates should submit:

• A cover letter noting their experience, commitment to, and philosophy of Catholic education;
• A CISKD Support Staff application form along with required supporting documentation;
• A Confidential Pastoral Reference Form, partially completed by the applicant, before sharing it with the Catholic pastor for completion and submission to CISKD.

Completed applications with supporting documentation should be submitted electronically in one PDF file to the CISKD Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Christopher Yuen, at [email address].

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Required Experience: Manager

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