Daycare Manager

**Daycare Manager**:

- PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
- EXPIRY: OCTOBER 10, 2025
- ONSITE
- CALGARY, ALBERTA
- FULL TIME
- PERMANENT
- OTHER:NOT CLASSIFIED

**Summary**:
The Daycare Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the daycare. This includes maintaining the general well-being of the program and staff and overseeing appropriate supervision and safety practices. The Program Manager is the pedagogical educator/coordinator for the program, and it is their role to foster the holistic well-being of each child while nurturing their sense of belonging and identity within safe, healthy and responsive environments.

**Description**:
**_Job Title: _**Daycare Manager
**_Department: _**Childcare
**_Reports to:_** Director of Programs
**_Hours:_**35 hours/week, between 7:30am-5:30pm with some flexibility
**_Salary Range: _**$42,800 - $45,200 (before top-up)

**_ Organization Description:_**
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association is a vibrant, inclusive community centre offering community-based programming, childcare, sports and recreation facilities, and private hall rentals.

**_ Position Description:_**
The Daycare Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the daycare. This includes maintaining the general well-being of the program and staff and overseeing appropriate supervision and safety practices. The Program Manager is the pedagogical educator/coordinator for the program, and it is their role to foster the holistic well-being of each child while nurturing their sense of belonging and identity within safe, healthy and responsive environments.

**_ What we offer:_**
- Three weeks’ vacation pay and ten (10) wellness days yearly (pro-rated)
- Flexible schedule
- Lieu time
- Extended benefits including health and dental
- Fully licensed and well-established facility
- Free parking
- Community atmosphere in a fun and dynamic team

**_Duties & Responsibilities:_**
- Program Development
- In collaboration with the Assistant Manager, support the implementation of the FLIGHT Curriculum and other emerging best practices to ensure the daycare is providing a vibrant and engaging experience for all children
- Provide pedagogical guidance, observation, and create opportunities for self-reflection and goal setting with educators through documentation
- Create and foster opportunities for engagement across HSCA programs
- Staff Leadership and Coaching
- Ensure all human resource and regulatory requirements are accurate and current for all daycare employees (first aid, police clearance, etc.)
- Provide leadership and coaching to all daycare educators
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management in collaboration with the Assistant Manager
- Lead team meetings
- Display exemplary work ethic, a kind demeanor, and a positive attitude
- Foster an environment of teamwork, unity and collaboration across the organization
- Programming and Administration
- Support Assistant Manager in maintaining staff schedule
- Approvals for employee scheduling including vacation, lieu, and sick time
- Ensure program policies are accurate, current, and meet all the regulatory requirements
- Support the Assistant Manager with registration and orientation of new children and parents
- Maintain a schedule of daily activities supporting the implementation of the FLIGHT Curriculum Framework
- Maintain accurate and current child records in accordance with HSCA policies and all regulatory requirements
- Oversee Health and Safety Standards
- Provide on floor supervision of children as required
- Meet and maintain Licensing Standards and Regulations
- Submit Government subsidy/top up claims for educators and children monthly (as needed)
- Policy reviews with educators
- Finances and deposits
- Oversight and support of waitlist inquiries
- Relationships and Engagement
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with children, parents, staff, and the broader HSCA
- Work collaboratively with HSCA’s other programs and services
- Problem Solving and Professional Practice
- Collaborate with the Assistant Manager in handling child/family/parent conflicts or concerns
- Address situations of challenging child behaviour
- Follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents and incidents
- Provide mediation in the event of inappropriate staff or parent behaviour
- Additional duties as needed

**_About You:_**

**_ Qualifications:_**
- Proven experience as an Office Administrator, Office Manager, Childcare Manager, or other similar role
- Early Childhood Education diploma or degree with current certification
- Experience in supervisory or leadership role
- Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Licensing Acts & Regulations
- Valid Criminal Record including vulnerable sector screening
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Familiarity with office management and basic accounting procedures
- Experience with human resource management
- Knowledge of and proficiency with FLIGHT curriculum planning
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