Are you an experiencedRECE and strong administrator ready to take the next step in your leadershipjourney? We're looking for a passionate, organized, and people-focused Daycare& Preschool Manager to join our ECE leadership team.

Job Type Full-time

Department Other

Location Vaughan Campus

Wage $60,000-$65,000 annually plus comprehensive benefits and perks

Application Deadline November 27, 2026

About us

Who we are

The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is more than just a workplace—it's a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and community. As one of the largest engagement platforms in the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a diverse range of programs, including arts, fitness, education, daycare, summer camps, and more. With a bold goal to triple our community engagement by 2026, we are on a transformative path to become the beating heart of Jewish life in the region. Join us in shaping the future of the JCC experience for 75,000+ people annually

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

What you bring

- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing – required
- Administrative experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting
- 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

What we offer

- Opportunity for Career Growth: 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

Don't self-select out if you'remissing a bullet point or two of this job description from your resume. We areopen to candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating adiverse 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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