Vita Community Child Care Centre Assistant Director

Vita Community Child Care Centre Inc; Vita; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community child care center in Manitoba is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee daily operations and implement early childhood education programs. The role requires supervision of caregivers, creating newsletters, and staying updated on licensing regulations. Applicants should have an Early Childhood Education Diploma and demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills. This is a full-time term position until February 2026.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent managerial experience.
• Experience in a child care centre setting.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Director.
• Plan and implement early childhood education programming.
• Supervise and support centre caregivers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication in English (oral and written)

Education

Early Childhood Education Diploma – Level II or III in Management

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

Vita Community Child Care Centre Assistant Director Position The Vita Community Child Care Centre is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director. Closing Date: open until filled Hours: Term position until Feb 1, 2026 Full Time Salary: Dependent on qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is also available.

Description: The Assistant Director is to work alongside the Director, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Vita Community Child Care Centre Inc. This includes, planning and implementing early childhood education programming and leading children in activities using all areas of development. It is the Assistant Director’s responsibility to provide supervision, leadership and support to the centre caregivers, assist the Director with annual licensing and maintain a working knowledge of ELCC online. This role is responsible for creating monthly newsletters and calendars, assisting with scheduling/staffing and social media information. It is also asked that this position remain aware of current events from the MCCA and report to the Board of Directors monthly.

Responsibilities

- Oversee day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Director.

- Plan and implement early childhood education programming and activities spanning all development areas.

- Supervise, lead and support centre caregivers; assist with annual licensing; maintain knowledge of ELCC online.

- Create monthly newsletters and calendars; assist with scheduling, staffing and social media information.

- Monitor current events from MCCA and report to the Board of Directors monthly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Early Childhood Education Diploma – Level II or III in Management or equivalent combination of child care and managerial experience
• Previous experience working with children in a child care centre setting
• Up to date knowledge of licensing regulations
• Knowledge of The Manitoba Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with excellent listening, coaching, training and motivating skills
• Strong problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Strong work ethic with superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate well in both written and oral English
• Computer literacy (including Microsoft Office applications)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information (both seen and heard)
• Current CPR training and First Aid Certificate
• Clear child abuse record check
• Clear criminal record check

Must be in good health and fit to work in a child care centre

Please submit resume and cover letter via email: Attention Jean Cortez VCCCC Director [e-mail]

We thank all applicants; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.