Centre Director
Little Willows by Kids & Company Edge
Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood leader looking to make a meaningful impact? Little Willows by Kids & Company is seeking a dedicated Centre Director to lead our childcare centre while remaining actively involved in the classroom and school-age program.
This is a 35-hour-per-week position with a split shift between the morning and afternoon. The successful candidate will work directly with children alongside another educator, including walking children to and from a nearby school, supporting programming, and providing classroom coverage. There is potential for this role to increase to 40 hours per week in the future.
With over 120 locations across Canada, Kids & Company offers exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee daily centre operations, including staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and programming
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies
- Lead, coach, and support a team of educators
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
- Maintain licensing, attendance, and administrative documentation
- Support enrollment and family retention initiatives
- Work directly in ratio with children for approximately 5-6 hours per day
- Walk children to and from a nearby school for daily drop-off and pick-up
- Collaborate alongside another educator to deliver engaging, high-quality programming
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Ensure the centre is organized, compliant, and audit-ready
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification or equivalent qualifications as required by provincial regulations
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and best practices
- Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on classroom support
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits package following probation
- 35% Childcare discount
- Group RRSP Match
- Professional development opportunities
- Career growth within a growing organization with over 120 locations across Canada
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Little Willows by Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Skills Required
- Early Childhood Education certification or equivalent qualifications required by provincial regulations
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and best practices
- Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on classroom support
What We Do
At Kids & Company, we’re passionate about providing a dynamic and engaging early learning experience that’s centered around our emergent curriculum and learn-through-play philosophy. Our proprietary programs—Alpha-Mania (pre-literacy and early reading), Mini Masters (art), and Munchkinetics (movement)—are thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity, self-expression, coordination, and most importantly, fun. We take pride in incorporating sign language in our infant and toddler rooms, and our well-rounded curriculum includes music, French, science, exploration, and creative play, all aimed at fostering holistic child development. In our Kidco Kitchen, we serve fresh, nutritious meals daily, prepared by a dedicated chef and nutritionist. Our family-style dining approach empowers children to make their own food choices, helping them develop valuable self-help skills. At Kids & Company, we’re committed to nurturing every aspect of your child’s growth, providing an early learning experience that’s truly one of a kind.
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