Daycare Manager (Temporary)

The Society for Kid’s Care Elk Valley is a non-profit organization that operates the Treehouse Daycare in Sparwood BC. We strive to be a community leader in providing quality childcare services and in supporting the families we serve. If you would like to be part of a team that supports the development of children and families in our community this may be the role for you!

Reporting to the Society for Kid’s Care Board of Directors, the Daycare Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful day to day operations including managing enrollment, staffing and team management, budgeting and financial oversight, licensing compliance, communication with parents and community stakeholders and development of programming. The Daycare Manager works closely with the Office Manager and under the strategic direction of the Board of Directors to ensure the Daycare is run smoothly and efficiently.

This is a temporary position covering a maternity leave of absence for approximately 10-12 months.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with strong leadership and communication skills, who works with a high level of integrity and confidentiality. Strong relationship building, problem solving and decision-making abilities, and a proven ability to work autonomously are key to success in this role.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips.

Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the daycare, ensuring high standards of care, effective scheduling, appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and compliance with provincial licensing requirements.

Recruit, lead, and develop staff, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, goal setting, team meetings, and identifying professional development opportunities.

Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners, providing professional, confidential, and responsive communication.

Oversee administrative and financial operations, including budgeting, purchasing, payroll coordination, record keeping, enrollment, and maintaining accurate child and staff documentation.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including incident reporting, health and safety standards, confidentiality, and required licensing documentation.

Support organizational planning and communication through board reporting, family newsletters and communications, staff coordination, and collaboration with community and specialized support services.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Prior leadership or supervisory experience

Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate and License to practice from the Early Childhood Educator Registry of BC is considered an asset but not required

First Aid/ CPR-C is preferred but training can be provided if needed

Clean Criminal Record Check

Food Safe Certification is considered an asset

Any other childcare related courses/workshops or programs are considered an asset

We offer competitive wages and benefits tailored to your level of experience. Those holding qualifying licences may be eligible for additional top ups of $6/hr through the BC government and the potential of a grant through Columbia Basin Trust of $3/hr.

If you are interested in the above position, please submit your resume to [email protected] before October 19, 2026.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sparwood, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person