Childcare Program Manager (Chuck Bailey)

Job Category: Exempt

Requisition Number: CHILD001136

- Posted : October 23, 2026
- Full-Time
- On-site

Locations

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Surrey, BC V3T0G4, CAN

Description

Be a Founding Leader in a New Métis and Indigenous-Focused Childcare Centre

Métis Family Services, in partnership with MNBC, is excited to launch a brand-new childcare centre at Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre in Surrey, BC, one that is deeply rooted in Métis and Indigenous culture, values, and community. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Childcare Program Manager to lead this important initiative and help shape a nurturing, culturally protected, and trauma-informed setting for children and families.

This is a unique opportunity to put your mark on something meaningful from the very beginning. As the Childcare Program Manager, you'll play a central role in:

- Defining the vision and programming of the centre, with a strong emphasis on Métis and Indigenous culture and community.
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures that reflect cultural safety and trauma-informed practices.
- Building and leading a dedicated team, including hiring, mentoring, and supporting Early Childhood Educators and Assistants.
- Overseeing day-to-day operations, including licensing, compliance, facility management, and program delivery.
- Managing business operations, including budgeting, staffing plans, and human resources.

Reports to: You'll report to the Senior Manager of Early Years and Childcare and the Director of Business Development, and work closely with the community to ensure the centre is a welcoming, inclusive, and enriching space for all.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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Community & Collaboration

- Build strong partnerships with community organizations and funders.
- Lead team meetings and contribute to leadership initiatives.
- Ensure program delivery meets funding requirements.
- Communicate effectively with families, staff, and stakeholders.
- Maintain client confidentiality and provide regular reports to leadership.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

- Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate and a license to practice from the B.C. Early Childhood Educator Registry, Infant Toddler and Special Needs certification required.
- Five (5) years of recent related experience, managing a childcare facility or a combination of relevant experience.
- Robust working knowledge of child development and childcare programming, related legislation (the Community Care Facilities Act), regulations and policies related to childcare in BC.
- Working knowledge of BC Early Learning Framework (ELF), Indigenous Early Learning Framework (IEFL) and Métis Early Learning and Childcare Framework.
- Working knowledge of case management principles and practices: file documentation, security, confidentiality, mandatory reporting controls, screening procedures, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Working knowledge of pedagogical narration.




- Working knowledge and experience including children with support needs to fully participate in early learning programs and activities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Métis and Indigenous history, cultural practices, traditions, teachings, stories, language, traditional foods & medicines, and experiences particular to Métis people across Canada.
- Knowledge and experience in budgeting, cost estimating and fiscal management principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Child, Family & Community Services Act, specifically section 13 child protection concerns.
- Computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft office suite.

Other Requirements:

- Required to use own vehicle. Valid Class 5 Driver's License, Driver's Abstract and a reliable and safe vehicle.
- Subject to a positive reference check.
- Successful completion of security screening requirements of Métis Family Services, which includes a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, police record checks, enhanced security screening and degree verification.
- Satisfactory proof of legal authorization to work in Canada

Core Competencies:

Indigenous Relations Behavioural Competencies

- Cultural Agility is the ability to work respectfully, knowledgeably, and effectively with Indigenous people. It is noticing and readily adapting to cultural uniqueness in order to create a sense of safety for all. It is openness to unfamiliar experiences, transforming feelings of nervousness or anxiety into curiosity and appreciation. It is examining one's own culture and worldview, and the culture of Métis Family Services, and to notice their commonalities, and distinctions with Indigenous cultures

📌 Childcare Program Manager (Surrey)
🏢 GATHERING THE CIRCLE SOCIETY
📍 Surrey