columbus director of early childhood Jobs – 40 Openings This Week

Executive Director
Main Square Daycare Centre —Toronto, ON
- $95,000–$115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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RECE - Program Director SAK - Area 19*
PLASP Child Care Services —North York, ON
- $26.85 an hour
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
Schwartz/Reisman Centre- Hebrew Teacher
Schwartz/Reisman Centre —Maple, ON
- $21.11 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Working with children
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Coding Instructor
Code Ninjas Markham —Markham, ON
- $18–$19 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer Science
- Working with children
- JavaScript
- Flexible schedule
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Early Childhood Educator
Golden Minds Montessori School —Newmarket, ON
- $24–$26 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Early Childhood Assistant
The Foray Group —Toronto, ON
- $20.58–$25.00 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Contract Assistant Centre Director
BrightPath Kids Canada —Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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RECE Assistant Director - Area 18*
PLASP Child Care Services —North York, ON
- $24.39 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
RECE-Program Director- Area 18
PLASP Child Care Services —Scarborough, ON
- $26.85 an hour
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
Early Childhood Assistant (PT Contract Floater-Fraser Mustard)
Child Development Institute —Toronto, ON
- $34,961 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
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SRC Casual/ Supply Early Childhood Assistants
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre —Vaughan, ON
- From $22.91 an hour
- CPR Certification
- English
- Working with children
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Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Childventures Early Learning Academy —Toronto, ON
- $25.86–$27.00 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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Registered Early Childhood Educator
Cheer Day Care Centre —Scarborough, ON
- From $26 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Management
- First Aid Certification
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Child and Youth Worker or RECE
Selwyn Community Childcare Centre —East York, ON
- From $26.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
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RECE-Program Director - Area 18
PLASP Child Care Services —Scarborough, ON
- $26.85 an hour
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
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School Age Educator CELC Lindsay
Compass Early Learning and Care —Lindsay, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- Immediate opening
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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ECA - Supply - on call - PR or Citizen only
EYES Canada Child Care - Oshawa —Oshawa, ON
- $17.60–$19.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Caregiving
- Working with children
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Enhanced School Age Educator CELC Lindsay
Compass Early Learning and Care —Lindsay, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Supply Classroom Educator
Childventures Early Learning Academy —North York, ON
- $19.81–$26.14 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Summer Camp Counselor: Elementary Age Group - Newmarket
Girls Inc of York Region —Newmarket, ON
- $18–$20 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Summer Camp Coordinator
Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball —Scarborough, ON
- $20–$25 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Working with children
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Centre Designate
The Foray Group —Toronto, ON
- $25–$28 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- Education
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Program Educator CELC Victoria Graduate
Compass Early Learning and Care —Lindsay, ON
- $22.41–$27.41 an hour
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Coding Instructor
Code Ninjas Markham —Markham, ON
- $18–$19 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer Science
- Working with children
- JavaScript
- Flexible schedule
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Executive Director

Main Square Daycare Centre
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Extended health care
RRSP match
Disability insurance
Dental care
Paid time off
Life insurance

Skills

WHMIS Certification
Childcare
Food Handler Certification
Microsoft Office
Change management
Bachelor's
QuickBooks
Computer skills
Budgeting
Leadership

Full job description

SUMMARY:

The Board of the Main Square Daycare Centre (MSDC) is seeking a full-time permanent Executive Director that is a dynamic leader with vision and experience in the childcare sector. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership, overall management, and operations of the Centre according to the direction and policies set by the Board.

**How to apply** - Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We'd love to learn more about you. In your cover letter, please share why you're interested in joining Main Square Daycare Centre, what excites you about the role, and how your experience and skills would contribute to our team.

ABOUT MSDC:

Main Square Daycare Centre is a non-profit, community-based childcare Centre serving children and families in Toronto. For over 53 years, our Centre has been a trusted part of the community, operating as a registered charity with a strong commitment to high-quality, inclusive early learning and care.

We serve 65 children across toddler, preschool, and school-age programs, supported by a dedicated team of approximately 15 full- and part-time staff. The Centre is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors and operates as a non-unionized workplace. Located on the ground level of an established apartment complex, the Centre provides a welcoming and accessible environment within a vibrant residential community.

Our programs are grounded in play-based pedagogy, guided by How Does Learning Happen?, and supported by strong relationships with families and the community. The Centre is licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and participates in Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC).

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Following the retirement of our highly respected Director after 38 years of dedicated leadership, our Board of Directors is seeking a collaborative and experienced leader to guide the organization into its next chapter. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and long-standing reputation within the community, while supporting the Centre’s continued growth and evolution. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of the Centre, ensuring regulatory compliance, program excellence, financial sustainability, and strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners. This role is supported by an Assistant Director who assumes day-to-day responsibility for staff and programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program & Pedagogical Leadership

Focus: quality of care, curriculum excellence, child development, inclusion, best practices.

Ensure that the programs and services reflect current best practice, are inclusive and of high quality
Play a leadership role in the broader community supporting and advocating for pedagogical excellence
Provide leadership when dealing with difficult situations related to child behavior and/or development issues
Responsible for policy development according to the Child Care and Early Years Act, ELECT, How Does Learning Happen?, AQI, and Public Health Guidelines
Ensure appropriate staffing levels, including required RECE staffing

People & Organizational Leadership

Focus: staffing, culture, HR, performance management, succession

Motivate, mentor, and evaluate all staff
Overall accountability for ongoing professional development
Overall accountability for the organization’s human resources and employee relations
Direct supervision and accountability for Assistant Director
Coordinate recruitment and training of Board members

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Focus: Board relations, legal compliance, operational accountability

Report directly to the Board of Directors
Act as ex-officio member of the Board; prepares monthly reports and attends meetings
Advise the Board on childcare issues affecting growth and operations
Ensure compliance with:
Child Care and Early Years Act
Toronto Public Health
Occupational Health & Safety Act
Fire Code
Employment Standards Act
Municipal and legislative requirements
Ensure external stakeholders receive required compliance information
Ensure protection of organizational assets

Financial Stewardship & Community Engagement

Focus: fiscal sustainability, partnerships, advocacy, reputation

Develop financial projections and oversee annual budget
Direct and manage financial resources
Provide Board with monthly financial information
Ensure financial viability of the organization
Represent organization within the broader community

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) (preferred)
Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in a licensed childcare centre or early learning environment
WHMIS and Health & Safety certification
Valid Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
Demonstrated knowledge of: Toronto Children’s Services systems and frameworks, including AQI and CSIS, The Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), CCLS, and related legislation, How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT frameworks, Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements, Toronto Public Health regulations and guidelines, Human resource management best practices, Financial administration, budgeting, payroll systems (Lillio), and online banking platforms, QuickBooks Online or similar financial management software

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or Child Care Management certification considered an asset
Demonstrated passion for early learning, child development, and supporting children and families
Proven leadership, organizational development, and change management skills
Strong strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving abilities
Experience leading and supporting large, diverse teams
Ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, family structures, and lived experiences
Strong relationship-building and team leadership skills
Experience working collaboratively with a volunteer Board of Directors
Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal oversight
Excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems
Comfortable using digital communication platforms to support organizational communication and parent engagement

SALARY:

$95,000 - $115,000 (commensurate with experience)

BENEFITS:

Extended health, dental, life, dependent, and long-term disability insurance, Group RRSP plan and WSIB coverage
Paid time off and professional development support (with approval of the Board)

WORK HOURS/SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday, in-office 5 days per week totaling 40 hrs per week
This role requires the ability to work flexible hours (between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and occasionally outside of Centre’s operational hours (i.e., attend board meetings, staff meetings, special events, professional development, on-call work, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We'd love to learn more about you. In your cover letter, please share why you're interested in joining Main Square Daycare Centre, what excites you about the role, and how your experience and skills would contribute to our team.

Please be prepared to provide up to three (3) work-related references who may be contacted directly. At least one of the references must be a person who has supervised you directly.

Many thanks to all who apply, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. First-round interviews will be conducted virtually, and the short-list of candidates will be invited for in-person interviews.

** MSDC is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or consideration, please notify us in advance so we may assist as needed.
** If offered the position, the successful candidate must provide up to date immunization record as per Ministry requirements, COVID-19 vaccination as per MSDC current vaccination policy, and a clear health and vulnerable sector police reference check.

Pay: $95,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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