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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.

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CHCA is a non-profit society operating in partnership with the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. We are committed to providing inclusive, high-quality programming that supports the wellbeing and healthy development of children and builds community connections.

Leadership & Relationship Building

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

Qualifications:

Other: ECE or equivalent

Additional Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate or a combination of relevant experience and an appropriate degree in a related field (e.g., child development, education, social work)

Years Experience Required:

3

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
• Strong understanding of B.C. child-care licensing regulations and early learning frameworks

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

Salary & Benefits:

$30-$36/hour

Additional Information:

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. CHCA is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.