Director of Daycare and Preschool Education
Job Order ID: 8951
Employment Type: Yearly Salary
Salary: $80000-85000/Yr
Web Publication Date: 10/28/2026 12:00:00 AM
Number of Positions: 1
Job Location: North York
Brief Description:

Our Employer:

The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is more than a workplace; it's a vibrant hub of community, culture, connection, and growth. At the ProssermanJCC Early Childhood Education Centre, our 12-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.

Our vision is to be the centre of a thriving Jewish community. Our mission is to be a hub of community, dedicated to the enrichment of Jewish life through meaningful shared experiences. Our values guide how we work every day:

- We Care about People: People are our heartbeat, and we are committed to understanding, supporting and elevating each person in our community.
- We Find a Way: We bring a problem-solving mindset and resilient energy, looking for the opportunity in every challenge.
- We Believe Small Things Matter: An encouraging word, a thoughtful detail, a moment of presence. The smallest gestures often create the greatest impact.
- We Work Better Together: Collaboration, mutual respect, open communication and transparency are the foundation of a healthy team and a thriving community.

Are YOU Our Director of Daycare and Preschool Education?

Our Prosserman JCC Daycare and Preschool Education Centre, situated on the magnificent Sherman Campus in North York (Bathurst/Sheppard major intersection), is one of our flagship JCC programs, licensed for 245 children from infant to JK/SK across 12 classrooms in our state-of-the-art facility. Our dedicated educators provide a safe, nurturing, warm,



professional and enriched learning experience infused with Jewish values and experiential learning, guided by Sheva, the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen?

Job Function:

What You'll Do:

Program and Educational Leadership

- Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of an integrated Jewish, developmentally appropriate curriculum grounded in Sheva, the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen?
- Ensure consistent, high-quality practice across all classrooms through regular observations, constructive feedback, mentoring and professional development.
- Partner with families and the Parent Teacher Group, providing timely, responsive communication and resolving concerns promptly.
- Support children, families and staff in their Jewish journeys through meaningful learning experiences and holiday celebrations.

Staffing Management
- With HR and the Senior Director, oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and performance management, including annual reviews.
- Provide hands-on leadership to the Assistant Director, educators, assistant teachers, Hebrew teacher and specialty program providers, with clear expectations and accountability.
- Maintain productive labour relations by liaising with union representatives and applying the Collective Agreement consistently.
- Strengthen staff engagement and retention, and work with the Joint Health and Safety Committee to keep the workplace healthy and secure.

Budget, Operations and Compliance
- Hold accountability for Ministry licensing, City of Toronto,



Public Health, health and safety and AQI requirements, including inspection readiness and follow-up.
- Develop staffing plans that meet Ministry ratios and cover breaks, vacations and program needs, and oversee smooth daily operations with the Assistant Director.
- Manage expenses within the approved budget, review monthly variances and recommend corrective action.
- Work with the City of Toronto on subsidy agreements, and with the Director of Admissions and Operations on enrolment, capacity and waitlists.

Leadership and Collaboration
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, collaborative and professional environment for children, families and staff.
- Keep the Senior Director informed and consult on significant staffing, parent, licensing and budget matters.
- Collaborate with Camp, Programs, JCC Sports and Membership to connect daycare families with the broader JCC, including as children transition out of the centre.
- Drive continuous improvement in program quality, the family experience and the centre's overall effectiveness.

Job Requirement:

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

📌 Director of Daycare and Preschool Education (North York)
🏢 EMETemployment
📍 North York