The Blossoms Daycare is seeking an experienced Level 3 Early Childhood Educator to join our team as Daycare Director. The Director is responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre and will report to the Senior Director/Management.

Compensation: Employer base wage of $22.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience, PLUS the applicable Government of Alberta ECE wage top-up for eligible certified educators. The current Level 3 ECE wage top-up is $8.62 per hour, bringing potential total hourly compensation to $30.62–$32.62 per hour for eligible Level 3 educators.

Expected hours: 35–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Position Overview

This is a hands-on leadership position and is not a desk-only management role. The Director is expected to be actively present throughout the centre, regularly visiting classrooms and working closely with staff to ensure appropriate child-to-staff ratios, quality programming, cleanliness, safety, and effective daily operations.

The successful candidate will combine strong leadership and organizational skills with a practical understanding of Alberta childcare licensing requirements, parent communication, staff supervision, enrolment, and classroom operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the daily operation of the childcare centre and help ensure a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.
- Regularly visit classrooms to monitor child-to-staff ratios, programming, routines, supervision, cleanliness, safety, and staff performance.
- Support, guide, and coach educators and help maintain a positive, professional, and accountable team environment.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta childcare licensing requirements, centre policies, health and safety practices, and required documentation.
- Maintain accurate and current child and staff files, attendance information, digital records,



and other required centre documentation.
- Communicate professionally with parents and guardians, respond to questions or concerns, and maintain positive relationships with families.
- Conduct tours and orientations for prospective and newly registered families and support the registration and enrolment process.
- Maintain and follow up with prospective families and waiting lists and support ongoing enrolment efforts.
- Review parent communications and daily reports through the centre's childcare management application and help ensure information is accurate and professional.
- Assist with staff scheduling, classroom coverage, breaks, absences, and unexpected ratio requirements. The Director must be willing to work directly in classrooms when operationally required.
- Support appropriate educational programming that promotes children's physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
- Assist with incident documentation, parent follow-up, staff meetings, and other operational or licensing-related matters.
- Monitor classroom supplies and furnishings and coordinate supply and grocery requirements with appropriate staff.
- Perform other reasonable childcare-related duties assigned by Management and remain flexible with shifts when required for centre operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Current Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification is required.
- Previous leadership, supervisory,



or management experience in a licensed daycare or early learning environment is required.
- Good working knowledge of Alberta childcare licensing requirements and day-to-day compliance expectations.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise, guide, support, and hold staff accountable professionally.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Robust organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy childcare environment.
- Comfortable using computers and childcare management applications. Experience with Lillio (formerly HiMama) or similar software is an asset.
- Ability to prepare and review professional parent communications, daily reports, notices, and newsletters.
- Current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain/renew as required.
- Clear criminal record check, including Vulnerable Sector Check, as required.
- Ability to safeguard confidential child, family, employee, and centre information.
- Reliable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

If you are an experienced Level 3 educator who enjoys being actively involved in centre operations and is ready to take responsibility for supporting staff, families, and high-quality childcare, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume outlining your childcare and leadership experience.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T1Y 4G3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- childcare leadership, supervisory, or management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Daycare Director – Level 3 ECE (Calgary)
🏢 THE BLOSSOMS DAYCARE
📍 Calgary