Child Care Director

Are you an experienced early learning leader who loves building strong teams, supporting educators and creating meaningful relationships with families?

At bambini, we believe great centres are built through great people. We are looking for a Centre Director who can lead with warmth, confidence and accountability while creating a place where children, families and educators feel connected and supported.

Why bambini?

Our Directors have the opportunity to focus on what leadership should really be about: people, relationships, culture and the quality of the centre.

You will have a strong team behind you. Our Directors work closely with our Executive Director, HR team, enrollment team and administrative team, as well as our Pedagogistas who provide leadership and support for programming and pedagogical practice.

Enrollment, invoicing, payroll and many other administrative functions are handled centrally, giving our Directors more time to be present with educators and families, develop their teams and lead their centres.

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• RRSP matching Extended Health and Dental Benefits, Life insurance, Paid Sick and Wellness Days, and Paid Vacation
• Discounted on-site child care
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and leadership mentorship
• Employee appreciation events
• Opportunities for advancement as bambini continues to grow On-site parking

About the Role

As Centre Director, you will lead the day-to-day culture and operations of your centre.

You will:

• Build strong relationships with educators and families
• Lead, coach and develop your team
• Create a positive, collaborative and accountable workplace culture
• Oversee staffing, scheduling and daily centre operations
• Maintain high standards for health, safety and professionalism
• Ensure Alberta Child Care Licensing requirements are consistently met
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention and performance management
• Work closely with our Pedagogistas to support strong programming and pedagogical practice
• Collaborate with our broader leadership team to continually strengthen the centre

About bambini

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we see children as capable and curious, educators as co-learners, and the environment as an important part of learning.

We want our centres to be places where children have time to wonder, explore, connect and discover, and where educators are supported to continue learning and growing.

What We’re Looking For

• Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator Certification
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in a licensed child care setting
• Strong understanding of Alberta Child Care Licensing requirements
• Experience leading, coaching and supporting a team Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Level C First Aid & CPR
• Vulnerable Sector Check or ability to obtain one

Previous Director experience and experience with Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, emergent curriculum or nature-based learning are considered assets.

If you are looking for a leadership role where you can build a great team, develop meaningful relationships with families and have a strong leadership structure behind you, we would love to meet you.