Interim Assistant Director

Salary/Wages $28.18-$35.40 (as per provincial salary grid based on level and years of experience)
Type: Full Time
Location: Munro Academy Early Learning Centre
Educational Requirements: Early Childhood Educator (ECE) level 2, or 3 Certification and latest letter of renewal
Experience Required: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in the ECE field
Closing Date: 2026-10-22 3:00PM

Description

• Manage daily call-offs in the morning, including receiving staff notifications and arranging substitute coverage as needed.
• Prepare the weekly staff schedule and distribute it to staff every Friday.
• Purchase necessary supplies requested by staff, and other classrooms as needed.
• Support the documentation and monitoring of staff compliance with Centre policies and procedures.
• Complete the Quality Investment Grant (QIG) form on a bi-weekly basis.
• Complete Subsidy claims on a monthly basis.
• Create and distribute parent invoices on a monthly basis.
• Ensure each classroom’s weekly program plan is posted and accessible for parents to view.
• Attend and assist in the coordination of MAELC Staff Meetings, Administrative
• Meetings, Parent Committee Meetings and Employee and Employer Relation Meetings.
• Provide input on the topics discussed and take notes.
• Participate in MAELC celebrations and community events.
• Assume designated Director responsibilities during short-term absences of the Director, when necessary

• Assist the Director in ensuring sufficient staffing at all times while maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• Assist the Director in ensuring ongoing licensing requirements are completed and maintained.
• Support the health, safety, and well-being of all children and employees, and assist in maintaining compliance with applicable fire, health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Support and monitor staff compliance with Centre policies, procedures, regulations, job descriptions, and best practices.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date attendance records, confidential children’s and staff records, and all required documentation.
• Ensure staff are kept informed of relevant policies, procedures, operational changes, and admissions.
• Support and supervise staff in carrying out their assigned responsibilities and provide guidance, feedback, and support as needed.
• Conduct regular staff performance evaluations in collaboration with the Director and provide constructive feedback and support for professional growth.
• Participate with the Director in staff meetings, including meetings related to performance, workplace concerns, and other employee matters, and support any required documentation and follow-up.
• In conjunction with the Director and MAELC Committee, participate in and provide input regarding staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, performance management, discipline, termination, and orientation, as appropriate.
• Cultivate healthy, respectful, and professional communication between staff, families, and administration.
• Support MAELC Educators in teaching appropriate behaviours and skills through modelling, guiding, observing, demonstrating, and reinforcing positive and appropriate behaviour.
• Monitor and support the completion of children’s progress reports to ensure they are completed as required and distributed to families in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures by remaining current on developments and best practices in early childhood education and supporting continuous quality improvement.
• Remain current on best practices and developments related to early childhood program design and delivery.

• Deliberately cultivate a caring, healthy, and professional team environment in which educators and staff model relationships characterized by professionalism, respect, compassion, and the Christian ethic of love.
• Provide staff support and care consistent with Munro’s Christian mission and values.
• Support the provision of high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming that incorporates a Christian worldview and complies with organizational and legal guidelines.
• Support educators in developing and implementing age-appropriate Christian worldview content within the program.

• Pedagogical Leadership Skills
• Time management Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Conflict resolution Skills
• Problem solving Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Verbal/ Non-verbal Communication
• Skills
• Writing/Documentation Skills
• Observation Skills
• Reflection Skills
• Computer Skills
• Strategic decision-making Skills
• Mathematical Skills
• Researching Skills
• Public Speaking Skills

• Patience
• Flexibility/ Adaptability
• Empathy
• Respectful
• Objectivity
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Enthusiasm/ Positively
• Creativity
• Compassion
• Passion
• Attention to detail
• Goal-Oriented
• Assertive
• Energetic

• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) level 2, or 3 Certification and latest letter of renewal
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in the ECE field
• First Aid and CPR-C
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Child Abuse Protocol Training
• Nova Scotia Early Early Curriculum Framework Training: Capable Confident and Curious
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality Christian early learning
• Commitment to working faithfully within Munro Academy’s Statement of Faith and community vision; active involvement in a local church or parish, and the ability to serve staff and families from diverse backgrounds with clarity, compassion and respect.

How to apply