Assistant Director

Location:  Fall River YMCA Early Learning
Childcare Centre
Program:  Licensed Childcare
Position Status:  Full-time, Permanent
Compensation:  $29.76 – $34.71/hour

About Us

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us
to shine. At the YMCA, we exist to solve many community challenges, including
childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health support, access to
wellness, and more.

Our network spans 100+ program locations across HRM and Nova
Scotia, providing vital programs that:

• Support
  mental health and wellness
• Deliver
  accessible childcare
• Help
  newcomers and immigrants
• Create
  safe spaces for youth to grow and lead
• Support
  older adults and isolated community members
• Navigate
  a changing labour market

We empower people to discover their inner strength. With our
guidance and support, individuals and communities can Shine On.

Perks & Benefits

As part of your total compensation:

• Complimentary
  YMCA Health & Fitness membership
• Access
  to Y at Home  fitness programs
• Discounts
  on YMCA childcare and camp programs
• 3
  weeks' vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
• Comprehensive
  benefits package and pension
• Complimentary
  wellbeing and counselling services

Role Overview

Reporting to the Centre Director, the Assistant
Director  is responsible for creating a stimulating, safe, and
nurturing environment for children. You will work collaboratively with staff to
foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment, helping build strong
relationships, encouraging professional growth, and contributing to the overall
success of the centre.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Quality

• Support,
  coach, and role model the YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum in
  collaboration with staff
• Use
  a variety of teaching and leadership techniques: modelling, observing,
  questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing best practices
• Foster
  a positive and inclusive team environment, promoting a sense of belonging
  for all staff and members
• Represent
  the YMCA's values and purpose in all aspects of the role

Operations & Coverage

• Act
  as the primary designate in the absence of the Centre Director
• Collaborate
  with the Centre Director on staff scheduling and coverage
• Work
  in ratio to maintain compliance with provincial licensing requirements
• Provide
  operational support to other childcare programs as required
• Demonstrate
  flexibility to work outside standard hours for meetings, training, or YMCA
  events

Administration & Compliance

• Complete
  administrative duties assigned by the Centre Director
• Ensure
  compliance with YMCA policies, Child Safeguarding standards, provincial
  licensing, and Health & Safety regulations
• Maintain
  confidentiality and professionalism in operational, staff, and family
  matters
• Support
  budgetary and financial responsibilities, including grant and subsidy
  applications

Staff & Family Engagement

• Respond
  to parent and staff concerns professionally and timely
• Assist
  with annual staff performance reviews
• Plan
  and implement family committee meetings (minimum of two per year)
• Build
  and maintain relationships with external partners to enhance support for
  children and families

Other Duties

• Perform
  other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Early
  Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent (Nova Scotia Level 2 minimum)
• Supervisory
  experience is an asset
• Strong
  knowledge and experience in Early Learning, Child/Youth Development,
  Inclusion, and Nova Scotia Child Care Licensing Acts and Regulations
• Current
  First Aid and CPR certification
• Clear
  Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Up-to-date
  Child Abuse Registry Check
• Completion
  of all required Child Safeguarding trainings

How to Apply

Apply online at: 
Application Deadline:  February 11, 2026

Successful candidates are required to provide:

• Criminal
  Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check
  (less than 6 months old)
• Attend
  Child Safeguarding Training upon hire
• Valid
  First Aid and CPR training

Note: Background checks are reviewed on an
individual basis – offenses do not automatically disqualify candidates.

Diversity & Inclusion

The YMCA is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable
workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds,
including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+
individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, ethnic
minorities, faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process,
please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable accommodations.