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Childcare Director — Alberta Level 3 ECE Busy Bees Daycare | Lloydminster

You know the difference a great director makes. Educators feel supported and take pride in their work. Children find joy in meaningful play and discovery. Families feel welcomed, heard and confident in their care.

At Busy Bees, we’re looking for a passionate childcare leader who can bring that vision to life through strong relationships, thoughtful programming and transparent, consistent leadership.

If you love developing people, creating inspiring learning environments and helping a team achieve its best, we’d love to meet you.

A hands on leader with high expectations and a caring approach

This role brings together educational leadership, team development and the daily responsibility of running a busy childcare centre. It takes organization, sound judgment and the confidence to follow through, especially when the day gets challenging.

You’ll set the tone for a workplace where people feel valued, communicate respectfully and take responsibility for their work. You’ll celebrate progress, coach educators through challenges and address concerns early with kindness and clarity.

What you’ll lead

- A strong, connected team. Build trust, recognize strengths and help educators grow through coaching, regular feedback and clear expectations.
- Meaningful programming. Guide the implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences informed by Alberta’s FLIGHT framework, children’s interests and responsive relationships.
- Quality in every classroom. Spend time with educators,



observe practice and help turn ideas and professional learning into consistent daily experiences.
- A positive, accountable culture. Model professionalism, encourage collaboration and hold people accountable for safety, engagement, reliability and follow-through.
- Confident daily operations. Coordinate staffing, schedules and classroom coverage while keeping licensing requirements, centre priorities and responsible use of resources in view.

- Trusted family relationships. Communicate openly, respond thoughtfully to concerns and help families feel connected to their child’s experience.
- A welcoming centre community. Support enrolment, lead engaging tours and help new families and employees settle in.

Support to help you succeed

You’ll have mentorship and ongoing support from a Regional Director, including guidance on team leadership, operational challenges and centre priorities. We value a director who takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions and puts support into practice.

You can also expect

- Access to a benefits program that supports your health and well-being.
- Paid sick days.
- Professional development and leadership learning opportunities.




- Collaboration and shared learning with colleagues across our Childcare Collective.
- The opportunity to contribute ideas and make a visible difference in your centre.

What you’ll bring
- Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification.
- Experience leading a childcare team, with the ability to coach, motivate and have constructive conversations.
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development and the ability to guide high-quality programming.
- A practical understanding of childcare licensing, active supervision and safe daily operations.
- Organization and sound judgment when balancing staffing, family needs and administrative responsibilities.
- Warm, professional communication and a consistent, fair approach to leadership.
- The ability to meet required criminal record check, vulnerbale sector screening and first aid requirements.

Bring your passion for children, your belief in educators and your commitment to quality. Help us build a centre where people are proud to work and families are happy to belong. Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lloydminster, AB T9V 0C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:
- Childcare : 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Registered Early Childhood Education Level 1, 2 or 3 (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Childcare Director Level 3 Busy Bees Daycare (Lloydminster)
🏢 Busy Bee's Daycare
📍 Lloydminster