Grow Your Career. Lead with Heart. Make an Impact.

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$60,000–$65,000 annually plus comprehensive benefits and perks

Schedule:

9-hour scheduled shift based on operational needs

8:00 AM–5:00 PM| 8:30AM-5:30PM |9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Who We Are:

The

Jewish Community Centre (JCC)

is more than a workplace, it’s a vibrant hub of

community, culture, connection, and growth . At the Schwartz/Reisman Centre Early Childhood Education Centre, our

9-classroom licensed daycare and preschool

takes a holistic approach to early learning, through our dynamic and nurturing programming which combines high quality early childhood education with

Jewish values, traditions, culture, and meaningful experiences.

Are you an

experienced

RECE and strong administrator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

We’re looking for a passionate, organized, and people-focused

Daycare & Preschool Manager

to join our ECE leadership team.

What You’ll Do:

Help lead the daily operations of our

9-classroom licensed daycare and preschool .

Coach, mentor, train, and support educators while helping build a positive and collaborative team culture.

Ensure compliance with the

Child Care and Early Years Act (CCYEA) , Ministry licensing requirements, ELECT, How Does Learning Happen?, and JCCA Sheva framework.

Coordinate daily staffing, classroom ratios, sick-call coverage, and schedules.

Provide classroom coverage on occasion when required to maintain ratios.

Build strong relationships with children and families and provide exceptional parent experience.

Support recruitment, onboarding,



performance management, and staff development.

Help guide high-quality, holistic programming that supports the developmental needs of each child.

Support the development and implementation of interactive learning centres to highlight learning all the Jewish holidays; assist with infusing Jewish knowledge and experiences into all daily programming.

Create bi-weekly parent updates through Constant Contact; prepare communication messages for parents through Lillio; and create engaging designs and materials using Canva.

Conduct monthly fire drills and complete monthly playground safety checks.

Support Centre administration, including registrations, waitlists, attendance, records, payroll information, PWE tracking, invoices, and supplies.

Support health, safety, emergency procedures, allergy prevention, and other licensing requirements.

Participate in JCC events, celebrations, and community initiatives.

Provide leadership coverage for the Director and Assistant Director when required.

What You Bring:

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing – required

Administrative experience in a

licensed childcare or early childhood education environment

Strong knowledge of the

CCYEA

and

Ministry licensing requirements





Experience with union collective agreements an asset

Knowledge of ELECT and How Does Learning Happen?

Leadership, supervisory, Lead RECE, or coordination experience is an asset

A passion for

holistic, child-centred early learning

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Creativity and experience supporting a hands-on Reggio style learning environment

A natural ability to coach, support, and bring out the best in others

A warm, collaborative, and hands‑on leadership style

An appreciation for

Jewish culture, values, traditions, and connection to Israel

Why Join the JCC?

Opportunity for Growth opportunities:

Build your leadership experience and grow your career within the JCC

Free JCC Fitness Membership and staff discounts on programs

Medical & Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off , including sick days, vacation and all the Jewish holidays that fall on work days

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on

children, families, and educators every day and the community at large

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process and will be provided wherever possible.

We appreciate your application; however, we will only be contacting the candidates we wish to interview.

We are open to candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team. If this job description energizes you, let’s talk. The JCC does not use AI in hiring selection.

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📌 Daycare & Preschool Manager (RECE) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Prosserman JCC
📍 Winnipeg