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Early Learning Center Manager
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 Annually · Full-time
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- Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 Annually
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership or supervisory roles.
- Posting language
- English
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About Us
Tiny scholars is more than a licensed daycare; it's a nurturing space where the magic of early learning and child development comes alive. We offer a diverse range of hands-on activities that empower children in their formative years. But we're not just a daycare; we're a close-knit community where families, children, and the neighborhood thrive together. Join us in this journey of growth, exploration, and togetherness!
Position Title: Early Learning Center Manager
Location: Tiny Scholars, Newton- Surrey
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 Annually
Key Duties And Responsibilities
This role is also more than the usual - compliance of licensing regulations, administration, staff management - you will drive the growth and sustainability of our playschool by:
Required
Qualifications and Competencies
Tiny scholars is more than a licensed daycare; it's a nurturing space where the magic of early learning and child development comes alive. We offer a diverse range of hands-on activities that empower children in their formative years. But we're not just a daycare; we're a close-knit community where families, children, and the neighborhood thrive together. Join us in this journey of growth, exploration, and togetherness!
Position Title: Early Learning Center Manager
Location: Tiny Scholars, Newton- Surrey
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 Annually
Key Duties And Responsibilities
This role is also more than the usual - compliance of licensing regulations, administration, staff management - you will drive the growth and sustainability of our playschool by:
- Ensuring high enrolment: Keep our classrooms full by maintaining robust enrolment and building wait‑lists for future openings
- Optimizing the enrollment process: Respond promptly to inquiries, schedule and conduct tours professionally, and guide families smoothly and effectively from interest to enrolment.
- Tracking and improving conversion: Use our tools to monitor inquiries, tours and follow‑ups, and continually refine your approach to convert prospects into enrolled families.
- Provide warm interactions and connections: Build instant and lasting connections that make parents say "This is where my child belongs".
Required
Qualifications and Competencies
- Valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate; preference for candidates with an Infant Toddler Educator (ITE) certificate. Special Needs Educator (SNE) an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership or supervisory roles.
- Strong understanding of the BC Child Care Regulations, Early Learning Framework, and Play Today, with ability to maintain play-based learning principles and guided by developmental milestones while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Current Emergency Child Care First Aid Certification, Clear Criminal Record Check, Immunization Record, 3 Letters of Character References.
- Experience opening and managing a licensed child care facility in British Columbia, able to develop and execute strategies to promote the playschool and attract new families.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, staff scheduling, and operational planning.
- Ability to prioritize and exercise time management with a positive attitude including working under pressure and maintaining focus during hectic periods.
- Training or experience in efficient conflict resolution, team leadership, or project management.
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Responsibilities
The manager will oversee the daily operations of the early learning center, including staff management, licensing compliance, and administrative duties. They are also responsible for driving enrollment growth by managing inquiries, conducting tours, and building strong relationships with families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid British Columbia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificate and have at least 3 years of experience in early childhood education, including leadership roles. Strong knowledge of BC Child Care Regulations and the Early Learning Framework is required, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Staff management
- Licensing compliance
- Enrollment management
- Budgeting
- Staff scheduling
- Operational planning
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Regulatory compliance
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- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
- Social Services
Keywords
- Early Childhood Educator
- Infant Toddler Educator
- Special Needs Educator
- BC Child Care Regulations
- Early Learning Framework
- Play-based learning
- Licensing
- Enrollment
- Budgeting
- Staff scheduling
- Operational planning
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Emergency Child Care First Aid
- Criminal Record Check
- Playschool
- Daycare
- Administration