Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Full Description
Who We Are
Can You Imagine Inc. is a licensed early learning and child care centre that values respect, teamwork, and high-quality programming. Child care is a cornerstone of our community, and our team plays an essential role in supporting families every day. If you thrive in a team environment and love making a difference, we’d be happy to have you join us.
The Role
We are looking for an Assistant Director who is passionate about early learning and ready to support our team in delivering high-quality care and programming every day.
The Assistant Director supports the Executive Director in leading the centre’s programs and staff. This role combines on-floor leadership and program oversight with mentoring, curriculum support, and licensing compliance.
As a hands-on leader, the Assistant Director models high-quality early learning practices and provides day-to-day guidance to educators.
What You’ll Do
●Support program planning, evaluation, and reflective practice
●Provide mentorship, coaching, and supervision to educators
●Ensure programs align with Manitoba’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework
●Support compliance with licensing and health and safety standards
●Maintain communication with families and assist with administrative reporting as needed
●Foster a positive, inclusive team culture that promotes professional growth
Why Work With Us?
●You’ll have the opportunity to combine hands-on child care with leadership experience
●You’ll have opportunities for ongoing professional growth and paid training
●We offer various perks including:
●12 paid sick days each year
●2 weeks’ vacation after 1 year
●4 Respite days each year
●Employer-matched pension contributions through the Registered Pension Plan (RPP) for Early Learning and Child Care
●Health and dental benefits through the MCCA-sponsored benefits plan (Canada Life)
●You’ll make a difference in children’s and educators’ lives every day
If you’re ready to make an impact in a career that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to: staceycyi@mymts.net
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Can You Imagine Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
The Ideal Candidate Is
Who We’re Looking For:
●Classification as an ECE III (or ECE II actively working toward Level III)
●Minimum 3 years of experience in a licensed child care setting
●A passion for teamwork, learning, and quality care
●Experience providing mentorship or supervision to staff
●Strong understanding of curriculum development, inclusion, and reflective practice
●Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
●Available for shifts between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
●Current First Aid & CPR certification
●Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) and Child Abuse Registry Check
●Access to a vehicle at all times
Contact Information
Stacey Conlon
Can You Imagine Inc.