Childcare Assistant Director- Cavanagh

Kepler Academy is looking for an Assistant Director at our Cavanagh location.

Responsibilities

Assistant Directors will promote excellence in the delivery of Kepler Academy’s core foundation.

• Promote and provide a positive work environment, relevant feedback, communication to employees and families, proper nutrition, and plan daily activities.
• Overall accountability for the management of daily operations, overseeing and leading the work of all staff at the childcare center and business results for the centre.
• Operate in a professional manner and ensure quality standards are being met.
• Manage overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the centre such as marketing and people management.
• Provide oversight and direction to employees in the centre.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, including new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Consciously create a workplace culture that aligns with the organization's mission, vision, guiding principles, and values.
• Provide effective performance feedback.
• Maintain employee work schedules.
• Ensure strong relationships with families through regular ongoing communication.
• Be part of the community to build strong partnerships.
• Maintain transparent communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a department and staff members.
• Proven leadership in promoting a positive workforce environment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Computer literacy: strong skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other systems.
• Solid knowledge & understanding of the Provincial Child Care Regulations.
• Business knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, accounting principles and practices is necessary.
• Minimum of 3 years Early Childhood experience in the childcare industry.
• Minimum of one year in a management role is an asset but not required.
• Post‑secondary education in a business‑related field, or experience with finances and budgeting is an asset.
• Child Development Supervisor Certificate (two‑year Diploma in Early Childhood Development or equivalent education).
• Standard First Aid certificate.
• Current criminal record check, including vulnerable sector search.

Benefits

• Paid sick and wellness days.
• Paid vacation days and additional statutory holidays.
• Group benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance.
• Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships.
• Paid education and internal growth opportunities.
• Employee discounted childcare up to 40% at Kepler Academy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.