Pedagogical Centre Lead

CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH LONDON BRIDGE CHILD CARE SERVICES

Position: Permanent Full Time Pedagogical Lead

Location: Rowntree Early Childhood Learning Centre, 712 Whetter Ave, London ON, N6C 2H2

Schedule: 40 hours per week; during hours of operation - 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Start Date: September 7, 2026

About London Bridge

London Bridge Child Care Services is a non-profit umbrella organization comprised of 17 licensed child care centres in London, Sarnia, Dorchester, and Huron County. We provide loving, individualized care and education for children ages 0-12 years in group care settings. At London Bridge, we nurture curious minds and kind hearts by providing and promoting child care and education. Our innovative culture values our youngest citizens, engages educators, partners with families, and strengthens community.

We are currently seeking a Pedagogical Lead to join the Rowntree team. The successful candidate would be part of a co-leadership team. Rowntree is licensed for 106 children. You as the Pedagogical leader, will collaborate to cultivate a culture grounded in care and curiosity for all members of the centre community. Guided by London Bridge's pedagogical orientations, you will jointly shape decision-making processes and amplify the vision and values of the organization. Together, you are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the centre and for actively contributing to the organization's ongoing evolution. As integral members of the leadership team, you will share collective and individual responsibilities across various domains.

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Works with organization and co-lead to support and implement organizational on-boarding
• Supervise, mentor and support educators through collaboration, side by side interactions and working with pedagogical plans
• Models and nurtures reflective practice, promoting critical thinking, engaging with and inspiring others, promoting the building of community, and fostering creative learning environments

• Responsible for planning, implementing and evolving regular pedagogical meetings (ie, book studies, team meeting, and PED talks etc)

• Strong understanding of pedagogical theories, curriculum design, pedagogical documentation, educational research, and best practices

• Models and nurtures reflective practice, promoting critical thinking, engaging with and inspiring others, promoting

the building of pedagogy and operations.

• Participating in leadership meetings, leadership development, and organizational initiatives.

• In partnership with the Centre Operations Lead to facilitate the referral process for children or families who require

services from outside agencies

• Works in collaboration with the Centre Operational Lead to respond to parent questions, comments, and concerns

in a timely and professional manner

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay including starting salary of $64,188.80 - $77,396.80
• Comprehensive benefit package including Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employee-Employer Group Savings Match of 5%
• Paid Time off – vacation and personal time entitlements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that supports employee wellness 24/7, 365 days a year
• Professional learning opportunities (internal and external)

About You:

• Minimum 2 (two) years of work experience in a licensed child care organization required
• Minimum 1 (one) year of experience in a leadership position is considered to be an asset
• Post-Secondary Education of Early Childhood Education diploma required
• Registration "In Good Standing" with the (CECE) College of Early Childhood Educators required
• Demonstrates collaboration and critical thinking skills
• Ability to address culture competence and diversity with others
• Demonstrates understanding of CCEYA and Ministry of Education licensing requirements is a an asset
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a professional manner

To Apply

The deadline to apply is August 12, 2026. Please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the BambooHR online application. In your cover letter, please indicate the reason for your interest in this position and contribution you expect to make.

As an organization, we appreciate your interest in the position; however, only those applicants accepted for an interview will be contacted.

London Bridge Child Care Services is committed to building a culture that advances equity, celebrates diversity, and fosters inclusion. We recognize the responsibility that we have in identifying and addressing biases, barriers and systemic inequities that impact the lives of individuals within our organization and the communities we serve. We want to ensure the recruitment experience is accessible. If you are contacted to participate in the interview process and require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department by contacting View phone number on knighthunter.com or emailing [email protected] .