Childcare Manager

Status: Regular Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Position level: Level 7

Hiring range: $65,605.91 - $76,055.23 annually

Salary range: $65,605.91 - $88,168.86 annually

Job Location: Norton Lake CED, 1155 Queen Street East, Brampton

A little about us

Hi, we're Mothercraft, and we're so excited to meet you

For nearly a century, we've been a trailblazer in promoting health child development and supporting families in our community. We're dedicated to excellence and constantly exploring innovative concepts and ideas related to child care and education.

Our approach is grounded in the latest research, which guides every aspect of our work. This includes everything from our high-quality child care and enrichment programs, to our specialized services for children and families with unique needs, and our comprehensive training programs for childcare provides and other professionals.

At Mothercraft, we celebrate diversity and stride to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that welcomes everyone. Join us in our mission to help children thrive and families flourish

A little about our Centers for Early Development

At Mothercraft, we are dedicated to providing exceptional child care and early learning experiences that promote healthy development for all families. Our centers for Early Development (CEDs) embody this commitment, offering enriching full day programs for children aged 3 months to 4 years. We currently operate five child care centers, Brookfield Place, Eaton Center, Robertson House, Midtown, and Avondale and are opening three new centers, York Heights, Village Gate, and Norton Lake. Our CEDs are designed to support busy families while providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can excel.

CED locations and operating hours

Robertson House CED - 32 Heath Street West, Toronto, 7:30am to 6:00pm

Eaton Center CED - 14 Trinity Square, Toronto, 7:30am to 5:45pm

Brookfield Place CED, 10 Front Street West, Toronto, 7:30am to 5:45pm

Midtown CED, 44 Lillian Street, Toronto, 7:30am to 6:00pm

York Heights CED, 15 York Garden Way, North York, 7:30am to 6:00pm (Projected to open November/December 2026)

Village Gate CED, 5143 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, 7:30am to 6:00pm (Projected to open November/December 2026)

Norton Lake CED, 1155 Queen Street East, Brampton, 7:30am to 6:00pm (Projected to open November/December 2026)

Job summary

As our newest Manager, Centre for Early Development , you will play a crucial role in opening a new center and shaping the development of the young minds in our care. You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow.

Your passion for early childhood education and ability to connect with children on their level will be instrumental in fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere. You'll work alongside a team of dedicated educators and support staff collaborating to provide the highest quality care and education for our children. Sound exciting? Here's a little more...

As a Manager, Centre for Early Development, you will…

• Report to the Associate Director, Centers for Early Development and manage a team of Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) and Early Childhood Assistants (ECAs) in the daily operations of Mothercraft's new Norton Lake Centre for Early Development
• Ensure services are based on Mothercraft's theoretical frameworks
• Ensure adherance to polices and procedures, and compliance with all legislative and regulatory standards in order to maintain a high quality of care for children
• Ensure the children's programs and learning opportunities are based on the Early Years pedagogical framework of How Does Learning Happen and ELECT as set out by the Ministry of Education
• Provide leadership to the development and implementation of enhanced, responsive and integrated family and child programming in conjunction with staff, a Parent Advisory Committee and the Associate Director
• Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, select, hire, and provide training to new employees
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff and facilitate staff development through the provision of feedback and ann