Assistant Director â RECE Leadership Role at Hearts in Bloom Academy
Assistant Director â RECE Leadership Role at Hearts in Bloom Academy
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CAD 50000 - 55000
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Inspire. Lead. Thrive. Join Our Dedicated Christian Childcare Community!
Hearts in Bloom Academy a vibrant and welcoming Christian childcare centre located in Mississauga is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to step into the rewarding role of Assistant Director. If you have a heart for nurturing young children a flair for leadership and a commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education we want to hear from you!
Why Join Hearts in Bloom Academy
Be part of a caring supportive Christian educational environment.
Engage in a meaningful role combining hands-on classroom leadership and centre management.
Benefit from ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Enjoy working with a dedicated compassionate team in a welcoming community.
Your Impact as Assistant Director:
As our Assistant Director you will support our Centre Director in guiding our educators enriching our emergent curriculum and ensuring the highest standards of childcare and education. This role uniquely blends classroom mentorship with operational leadership allowing you to significantly shape the lives of children families and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Classroom Leadership:
Serve as Lead RECE mentoring educators and elevating curriculum delivery.
Design and lead engaging meaningful activities including storytelling arts and community exploration.
Ensure a safe inclusive stimulating environment aligned with emergent curriculum principles.
Oversee daily classroom routines and transitions with warmth and structure.
Program Development & Family Engagement:
Develop impactful programming based on ELECT and How Does Learning Happen frameworks.
Manage enrolment processes bi-weekly billing attendance tracking subsidies and child records with professionalism and accuracy.
Build genuine collaborative relationships with families through clear empathetic communication.
Staff Mentorship & Team Development:
Assist the Director with hiring onboarding scheduling and ongoing educator development.
Provide constructive feedback coaching and mentorship to help educators achieve professional goals.
Co-facilitate staff meetings professional development sessions and training initiatives.
Operational Leadership:
Confidently manage centre operations in the Directors absence.
Prepare and submit compliance reports ensuring alignment with licensing health & safety and centre policies.
Qualifications Youll Bring:
Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (Registered Early Childhood Educator required).
Minimum 5 years of RECE experience in licensed childcare environments.
At least 1-2 years of leadership experience (Assistant Director Supervisor or Room Leader).
Comprehensive knowledge of CCEYA regulations and childcare best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with childcare management software (Lillio) an asset.
Certifications & Requirements:
Valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
Active good-standing registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required prior to employment).
Skills & Attributes for Success:
Exceptional communication skillsverbal and written.
Organized compassionate and approachable leadership style.
Ability to calmly and professionally navigate complex or sensitive situations.
Flexibility to attend occasional after-hours events or meetings.
Proactive solutions-oriented mindset with a collaborative spirit.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
