About Us

Creative Kids Education Centre (CKEC) is a well established, regulated childcare program committed to providing high-quality learning environments where children thrive and educators are supported. We value consistency, strong leadership, professional growth, and respectful team culture. CKEC offers toddler, preschool and school age programs with a multi-level, multi-age, hands-on, play-based approach. The environment, activities, programs and interactions are a whole that shape the preschool/school age communities.

The centre has a beautiful natural outdoor environment situated on over 4 acres of forested land with an emphasis on the outdoors as part of our learning and play spaces.

Who We're Looking For

- leads with professionalism, warmth, and strong boundaries
- understands the balance between operational leadership and educator support
- communicates clearly and confidently with staff and families
- can assess quality, coach performance, and support consistency across classrooms
- an independent self-starter who is able to manage the busy day-to-day responsibilities of operating a large childcare centre
- works collaboratively and respectfully as part of a leadership team
- understands that quality childcare requires strong systems, strong relationships, and accountability
- is an established childcare professional with proven success supporting educators, mentoring teams, and leading through change in a regulated environment.

This role is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to program excellence while working within a leadership team that understands the realities of licensed childcare and values strong operational structure.

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director plays a key role in daily operations, program quality, staff supervision, licensing compliance,



and supporting a solid workplace culture.

Must have own transportation. The centre is not on a public transportation route.

General Accountability Statement : The Assistant Director supports the implementation of centre-wide policies, procedures, staffing practices, and program expectations while maintaining a high-quality learning environment for children and a stable, supportive culture for staff.

This role includes acting as the primary onsite leader when the Director is not present.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Centre Operations

- Support the centre’s mission, vision, values, and operational priorities
- Assist in daily centre leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving
- Model professionalism, positivity, and strong leadership presence
- Support implementation of policies, procedures, and organizational documentation
- Promote the program philosophy and goals of Creative Kids Education Centre
- Assist with marketing and community visibility initiatives
- Assume leadership responsibility when the Director is absent

Program Quality & Regulatory Compliance

- Support program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement
- Ensure programming aligns with the Nova Scotia Early Years Curriculum Framework
- Support Early Years Branch quality initiatives including QIG, ISG, and quality measurement directives




- Observe classroom environments to assess program quality and child engagement
- Identify strengths and concerns, celebrate success, and address quality gaps proactively
- Support inclusion and referrals alongside the Inclusion Specialist when needed
- Assist with subsidy claims, grant documentation, and fundraising initiatives

Staff Supervision & Coaching

- Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to staff in a respectful and supportive manner
- Support performance development through observation, feedback, and problem-solving
- Assist with scheduling, delegation, and timesheet accuracy
- Maintain daily classroom connections through consistent walk-throughs and check-ins
- Support staff in following behaviour guidance expectations and centre procedures
- Assist with recruitment, interviews, onboarding, and training of new staff
- Support practicum students in collaboration with classroom educators.

Family & Community Engagement

- Build strong and professional relationships with children and families
- Support family admissions processes including subsidy navigation
- Ensure a welcoming and responsive environment for families
- Strengthen community partnerships and support connections to external resources.

Health & Safety Leadership

- Proactively monitor for safety concerns and respond immediately
- Maintain awareness of emergency procedures and health practices
- Support monthly emergency preparedness procedures (fire and other drills)
- Monitor indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure safe environments
- Support end-of-day routines, transitions, and closing procedures

Administration & Record Keeping

- Support licensing readiness and compliance documentation
- _Assist with maintaining accurate HR files

📌 Assistant Director-regulated Child Care (Hammonds Plains)
🏢 Creative Kids Education Centre
📍 Hammonds Plains