Child Care Program Director

The Champlain Heights Community Association (CHCA) is seeking a passionate and experienced Child Care Program Director to lead our licensed preschool and out-of-school care (OSC) programs. The OSC program serves families from Champlain Heights Main School, Champlain Heights Annex and Cook Elementary.

Required Experience:

Minimum three years of experience managing licensed preschool and/or OSC programs.

Experience working within a non-profit structure and reporting to a board of directors.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the CHCA Board of Directors, the Child Care Program Director plays a key leadership role in shaping the direction and impact of our child-care services. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who can:

• Lead, supervise and support a team of early childhood educators and staff
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support professional development
• Build strong relationships with families, school partners and the broader community

• Identify opportunities for program expansion and implement new, creative initiatives
• Ensure a warm, inclusive and child-centered environment
• Attend CHCA Board and Child Care Committee meetings; provide updates and reports
• Work in collaboration with Park Board staff under a Joint Operating Agreement
• Uphold the values and goals of the Champlain Heights Community Association

Out-of-School Care (OSC) Program

The OSC program serves almost 50 children before and after school and during Pro-D days. The Director is responsible for the planning, coordination and overall success of the OSC program, including:

• Ensuring compliance with all licensing and safety standards
• Designing stimulating activities that support social, physical and cognitive development
• Coordinating field trips, outdoor learning, literacy-based activities and nutritious food offerings
• Managing daily operations including registration, staffing, scheduling and waitlist administration
• Supporting families with child-care subsidy applications
• Overseeing Pro-D day and seasonal programming
• Maintaining children’s records, registration contracts and program handbooks
• Applying for grants to support child-care programs
• Maintaining an annual budget and applying for affordable childcare benefit, Childcare Fee Reduction Initiative and Childcare Operating Funding

Preschool Program

The Director also oversees a vibrant and developmentally appropriate preschool program focused on school readiness, creativity and social-emotional growth. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing curriculum grounded in best practices in early childhood education
• Ensuring a nurturing, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment
• Supporting preschool educators in program planning and delivery
• Engaging families through open communication and collaboration
• Maintaining licensing compliance and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the preschool space

Salary & Benefits:

$30-$36/hour

Additional Notes:

Assets

• Knowledge of ActiveNet registration system
• Class 4 Driver’s Licence and experience driving a 24-passenger bus
• Experience working in a Vancouver Park Board setting under a Joint Operating Agreement
• Familiarity with inclusive and community-based child-care programming