Executive Director of Child Care Centre
Executive Director of Child Care Centre
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12-04-2025
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Sentient HR is excited to share a new opportunity for internal candidates to apply for the Executive Director position at Hawthorne on Essex Daycare.
The responsibilities of the Executive Director include managing the daytoday operations; preparing an environment where children can reach their potential; inspiring and leading staff to work at their highest capacity; working with multiple stakeholders; and ensuring that all legislative requirements are met. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in child care and the provision of a safe healthy and caring environment for all children.
The Executive Director will develop and manage the policies and procedures of the Daycare which must align with the goals and objectives of the Board of Directors. We are seeking a highly skilled effective and experienced leader who can work well with the Assistant Director communicate effectively with the Board of Directors inspire and collaborate with unionized staff families and children and connect to the Daycares community.
We are committed to reflecting the community we serve and to promoting a diverse antiracist inclusive accessible meritbased respectful and equitable workplace.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of the Executive Director include managing the daytoday operations; preparing an environment where children can reach their potential; inspiring and leading staff to work at their highest capacity; working with multiple stakeholders; and ensuring that all legislative requirements are met. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in child care and the provision of a safe healthy and caring environment for all children.
The Executive Director will develop and manage the policies and procedures of the Daycare which must align with the goals and objectives of the Board of Directors. We are seeking a highly skilled effective and experienced leader who can work well with the Assistant Director communicate effectively with the Board of Directors inspire and collaborate with unionized staff families and children and connect to the Daycares community.
We are committed to reflecting the community we serve and to promoting a diverse antiracist inclusive accessible meritbased respectful and equitable workplace.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and requirements.
- Manage daytoday operation of the program.
- Lead a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment that shows sensitivity to the individual needs of the children in all aspects of their development as well as the needs of the staff and families.
- Liaise with Toronto District School Board school administration and board staff to maintain open communication and effective partnerships between the Daycare the school and the school board.
- Recruit train monitor evaluate and inspire staff to deliver a highquality curriculum and an exceptional standard of care.
- Lead the bargaining team in collective agreement negotiations with the union.
- Implement responsibilities under the Collective Agreement.
- Report all relevant information to the Board of Directors for governance purposes.
- Communicate effectively with staff families and partners within the community.
- Promote professionalism and a positive atmosphere through team initiatives and a high standard of customer service.
- Lead regular staff meetings.
- Act as a resource to the Assistant Director for oversight of curriculum implementation and program delivery.
- Available to work outside of the Daycares standard hours including monthly evening meetings with the Board of Directors.
- Financial accountability and reporting to the Board of Directors.
- Manage revenue and expenses to ensure the Daycare operates within budget.
- Work with the Board Finance Committee and the Board of Directors in budget planning.
- Oversee and collaborate with the Bookkeeper on the preparation of budgets and monthly financial statements.
- Work with funding agencies to obtain and/or maintain resources.
- Track input and manage accounts payable and receivables.
- Five 5 years of experience in an Ontario childcare centre as a Director/Manager.
- Registered Early Childhood Educator in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (or equivalent).
- Postsecondary degree (or equivalent experience).
- Strong financial management skills including managing a budget supporting audit preparation and interpreting relevant financial reports.
- Experience in collective bargaining and working with a union.
- Human resources experience including managing health and safety issues and disability/accommodation issues.
- Experience with crisis management.
- Familiarity with the CanadaWide Early Learning and Child Care system is an asset.
- Clear effective oral and written communication.
- People management skills including leading recruiting and retaining staff.
- Competent in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Standard First Aid and CPR level C.
- Health Assessment and Immunization as required by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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