Manager, Children's Centre

Competition Number S181298P
Position Title Manager, Children's Centre
Position Number TBD
Employee Group Administrator
Position Status Regular Full-Time
Start Date
End Date (if applicable)
Department Children's Centre
Additional Notes
Location North Vancouver
Working with us At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

What you’ll do Under the general direction of the Director, Children’s Centre(s) the Manager of Children’s Centre plans, organizes and manages all aspects of the Children’s Centre’s operations and is responsible for ensuring that the Children’s Centre provides quality, inclusive early care and learning for children five years and under and their families. The Manager ensures that the Centre develops and maintains a positive and dynamic learning environment for children, their families, Centre staff members and for University students while operating in compliance with legislation and regulations.

The Children’s Centre(s) works in partnership with the Centre for Childhood Studies acting as an academic, living laboratory where educators, students, faculty, children, and families are in collaborative, generative and reciprocal partnerships that inform curriculum and course development. The Manager works collaboratively with other incumbents, educators, the pedagogist and atelierista and with the Centre for Childhood Studies, to create a nurturing, inclusive and rich early learning environment for young children.

The Manager demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills along with sound ethical and professional practices, which reflect the ECEBC Code of Ethics and the BC Early Learning Framework. ECEs and the Children’s Centre(s) stand as allies with the BC Aboriginal Childcare Society, working in all ways to honour the Indigenous Early Learning and Care Framework in daily practice.

The Manager, supported by the Director, Children’s Centre(s) contributes to the vision, mission and strategic directions of the Children’s Centre ensuring that they align with and support the university’s academic, strategic, indigenous, diversity, sustainability, and other applicable plans
What you’ll bring

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a combination of an Early Childhood Education Diploma and Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
• A minimum six years work experience in a childcare environment with a minimum of two years of supervisory and administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have or be eligible for a licence to practise as an Early Childhood Educator in the province of BC.
• Must meet Child Care Licensing Regulation requirements (as of January 2011, this includes a criminal record check, a statement signed by a medical practitioner indicating that the person is physically and psychologically capable of working with children and carrying out assigned duties in a community care facility and evidence that the person has complied with the Province’s immunization and tuberculosis control program) and provide all necessary documentation required by legislation.
• Must have and maintain a valid safety oriented first-aid certificate.
• A valid class 5 British Columbia driver’s license is an asset.

For more information For more information, please see the complete job description.

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Posting Detail Information

Days and Hours of Work Our standard work week is Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. This position may include evenings, weekends and non-standard work weeks
Bridge Period (if applicable)
Pay Group 10
Salary The typical salary range for this role falls between $85,711 – $114,281per annum, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity, with future opportunities for performance-based pay and career progression.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including a defined pension plan, employer paid benefit premiums, and more
Union N/A
Job Open Date 01/02/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes