Assistant Director (Program Supervisor)

Assistant Director (Program Supervisor)

P.L.A.Y. Community Child Development Centre is a not-for-profit childcare centre based in the heart of Kensington in NW Calgary. We are looking for an Assistant Director (Program Supervisor) with strong administrative focus and attention to detail, to join our team. Finding someone who is the right fit is extremely important to us, so here's a little bit about PLAY to help you get to know our centre and what we stand for.

OUR MISSION + VISION:

PLAY is a community of individuals focused on relationships, collaboration and providing a safe and loving environment for children to learn and play. We are dedicated to ensuring children embrace their curiosity to engage the world around them with an open heart and mind.

We imagine a future where the relationships and skills formed during children’s earliest years establish a lifetime of friendships and a passion for learning. We believe that what happens in childhood creates a ripple effect of unimaginable possibilities for a bright future for all.

WHO YOU ARE - The P.L.A.Y. Core Values:

• Belonging - We are a second home for children, teachers and families. Our relationships are formed based on love, care and nurturing connections.
• Connection - We are better together. We foster strong partnerships with children, teachers, families and the community.
• Play - We embrace the inspiration that comes from imagination. We choose to be joyful, happy, spontaneous and fun.
• Legacy - We are creating a legacy in more ways than one. What we do now matters today and tomorrow.

Due to our size, PLAY is considered a second-home to parents and teachers alike. We've celebrated engagements, weddings, graduations and new babies as a team. Our parent community is made up of families who have been at PLAY for several years and take their role as a community-member seriously. This means that you'll need to be: warm, professional, have strong mentorship and connection skills and enjoy working in a small community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

12 Month Contract Term

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure safe day-to-day operations for the children and the teachers;
• Direct and manage the operations of the PLAY centre, with a specific focus on administrative responsibilities, mentorship and succession planning

Responsibilities:

• Supervise teachers - assign tasks, provide feedback instruction and support, prepare annual evaluations, participate in check-in meetings
• Communicate regularly with a variety of stakeholders - teachers, parents, landlord, early intervention support teams
• Create and manage staff schedules
• Follow all Licensing, Health and Fire regulations including communication with Licensing Officer and the timely reporting of incidents
• Maintain accurate children's files, teacher files and other online documentation including checklists, enrollment sheets, and more
• Make purchases according to annual budget and prepare financial records, including support for payroll and benefits processes
• Support policy development and ensure that processes are being followed and accurately documented
• Complete Human Resources responsibilities including recruitment, screening, interviews and onboarding
• Participate in and develop staff meeting agendas, PD Day training, and other annual events (Mother's Day, Father's Day, Parent-Teacher meetings, and more);
• Assist with curriculum development and the implementation of the FLIGHT curriculum framework by applying a strong pedagogical lens
• Exhibit a pleasant/calm demeanour, practice and exemplify patience, warmth and kindness, understanding, self-confidence, good humour during stressful situations, and show genuine care to staff, children and parents.
• Reports to the Executive Director for other duties as required

Qualifications:

• ECE Level 3 - Or equivalent of 5 years experience in a supervisory position
• Police Security Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Passion, desire and experience in the childcare field
• Motivated, flexible, takes initiative, functions well within a team, able to complete tasks unsupervised.
• Written and oral fluency in English

Compensation Details:

• $50,000 - $55,000 anually PLUS government wage top up
• Annual school year completion bonus
• 8 PAID Flex Days (can be used for sick time, or mental health breaks)
• Two weeks vacation + BONUS Christmas Closure paid time off
• 50/50 Employer-Employee Benefits - includes dental care, vision care, drug plans, massage and more!
• A warm, family-oriented atmosphere

Job Types: 12 Month Contract Position

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Expected Start Date

• November/December 2026

Application End Date

• Posting will remain open until position is filled.

How to Apply:

Online applications accepted. No phone calls or emails please.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $33.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Describe your vision for an ideal childcare environment for children, teachers and families. (Please provide details using 1-3 sentences).
• PLAY's core values are belonging, play, connection and legacy. Please describe how these values have influenced your leadership and practice in previous roles. (Please provide details using 1-3 sentences)
• How do you believe the Program Supervisor could contribute to positive experiences for children, families, and educators? (Please provide details using 1- 3 sentences).

Work Location: In person