Regional Manager – Early Learning and Child Care - Halifax - YWCA Halifax

Description

Title: Regional Manager: YWCA Tatamagouche Early Learning Centre

Department: Early Learning and Child Care

Reports to: Provincial Director of Early Learning and Child Care

Classification: Full-time, Permanent, Non-Management, Salary

Hours: 37.5 Hours/week – Mon-Fri

Remuneration/Benefits: Based on provincial wage scale (Director), Comprehensive benefit package (health, dental, vacation, sick days, YWCA day, pension)

Start Date: March 1, 2026

Deadline: February 10, 2026 (external)

Location: Tatamagouche Nova Scotia (Colchester County)

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women's economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse people.

Why work for the YWCA

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

Why YOU should apply

Even if you don't have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.

Program Overview

YWCA Halifax Early Learning and Child Care programs provide safe and quality Early Learning and Child Care for children 3 months to 12 years (Before and After School care). YWCA Halifax works with families to provide reliable, safe, accessible, and quality early learning and childcare. Our Early Learning Programs provide a welcoming, culturally responsive environment for children to learn and grow to their fullest potential. YWCA Tatamagouche Early Learning Centre will provide quality care childcare services to children 18 months – 5yrs, with the possibility of Infants in the future.

Supervision and Direction Position Receives

Employee performs duties within established policy guidelines, goals, and objectives, and has primary responsibility for management of an area of work. Only the final results of work accomplished are reviewed – except during the development stages of new programs approaches or grant proposals. The employee establishes operational procedures, as needed within their area of responsibility by recommending and collaboratively developing new operational procedures as needed for approval by the Early Learning and Child Care Provincial Director and ultimately the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

General Summary of Competencies

The Regional Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and administration of the Tatamagouche Early Learning Centre/program(s), including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, developing, assessing risk management, and supervising a team. The Regional Manager is responsible for ensuring all policies and procedures are followed. The Regional Manager contributes to the advancement and achievement of the YWCA mission, vision, values, guiding principles, strategic plan, business plan, and departmental plan.

Core Competencies Include

• Attention to Detail
• Relationship Building
• Client-Centered Service
• Ethics and Integrity
• Conflict Management
• Commitment to Learning
• Communication & Professional Confidence
• Professionalism & practical judgement
• Independent Judgement
• Self-Awareness/Emotional Intelligence
• Team Leadership
• Problem Solving/Analytical /Critical Thinking
• Stress Management
• Cultural Awareness/ Cultural Humility
• Flexibility/Dependability
• Working Strategically/Independently
• Initiative
• Organizational Understanding
• Planning, Organizing and Time Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in Child and Youth studies.
• ECE Diploma or equivalent training recognized by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Certification in Childcare Administration/Management – course/training or equivalent (i.e, MSVU or NSCC Childcare Admin course) or willing to work towards.
• Managed/supervised a childcare facility/program in addition to a minimum of five (5) years classroom experience.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Curriculum Framework, Nova Scotia Day Care Act and Regulations, and all associated Standards.
• Understands childcare program management, development, planning, and evaluation in an outcome-based framework.
• Must have excellent program administration skills, and strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective interpersonal, supervisory, time management and organizational skills.
• Independent judgement
• High level of computer literacy including MS Excel and Word.
• Ability in training, supporting, guiding and leading staff through Equity, Diversity, Inclusive and accessibility lens and leading by example.
• Experience supervising, motivating, coaching/mentoring and monitoring staff and volunteers.

Essential Duties of Position

Program Management

• Manage program to support achievement of organizational goals.
• Research and apply best practices and program ideas.
• Ensure an inviting, well-organized, safe and clean facility.
• Monitor daily program activities.
• Monthly program reports.
• Childcare enrollment management.
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control risks.
• The Regional Manager will set priorities for the Assistant Manager and Inclusion Program Coordinator.
• Assist with scheduling staff.
• Ratio coverage when necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate staffing and scheduling, including new hires and ratio management.
• Supported by the Provincial Director of Childcare when needed, staff recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Address childcare staff performance concerns or interpersonal conflicts.
• Schedule and conduct Probationary Period Reviews and yearly Performance Management Profiles for staff.
• The Regional Manager will convene periodic meetings with the Inclusion Program Coordinator (IPC) and Before and After School Program Staff, as it pertains to Inclusion programming and classroom environments.
• The Regional Manager will plan staff meetings, staff coaching/mentoring, discipline (staff performance/conduct), and/or mediation meetings.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with program and management staff.
• The Regional Manager, in collaboration with the Assistant Manager and Inclusion Program Coordinator, will engage in periodic one-on-one goal-setting conversations with teaching staff.
• The Regional Manager, in collaboration with the Provincial Director, will support teaching staff through challenging situations by facilitating confidential conversations and program team meetings to develop improvement strategies:
• Time and classroom/program management.
• Approach to setting classroom/program expectations, scheduling, and problem solving.
• Digital skills to facilitate online interactions with families (e.g., newsletters, digital portfolios, Lillio (Himama), social media, and/or other communication platforms. etc.)

Program Administration

• In conjunction with the Assistant Manager and/or Inclusion Program Coordinator, the Regional Manager will be responsible for overseeing and manage; wait list management, enrollment, file management and organization, fire/program safety, orientation of new families, licensing compliance, child room transitions, related administration, parent communications, staff orientation, and oversight on child progress reporting.
• Ensures internal/external reports, grants, submission deadlines are adhered to.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail.
• Professional external/internal communications (verbal/written).
• The Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing, reviewing/monitoring any delegation of duties to Assistant Manager and Inclusion Program Coordinator.
• Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant legislation, licensing requirements/regulations and professional standards.
• Liaise with Classification services regarding any matter pertaining to an employee's classification. Facilitates the enrollment of Early Childhood Educators in provincial or educational programs or pilot programs that recognize and/or expedite ECE classification based on prior learning and work experience.

Financial Management

• In collaboration with Provincial Director, monitor budgets and program expenditures.
• Coordinates the linkage of program plans with budgets and ordering of supplies.
• Subsidy claim information and reporting.
• Grant reporting and management.
• Work with the YWCA Finance Department to ensure accurate billing information, accounts receivable and payables.
• Collaborate with YWCA Operations team (Human Resources and Payroll) for new hire and staff change paperwork.
• Adhering to all program financial/operational management procedures and deadlines

Staff & Volunteer Supervision

• Monitor systems to ensure programming best practices, quality standards, and program policy and procedure compliance.
• Oversight of staff, students and volunteers.
• Seek out opportunities for professional and personal development for staff.
• Other duties as required by Provincial Director.

Working Conditions

Usual office hours, 37.5 hours per week (Mon- Fri). Some duties may require off-site work. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required to meet specific deadlines, organizational events, and staff meetings, as determined by the Provincial Director.

Special Conditions of Employment

Current First Aid with CPR/AED-C, WHMIS, Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector), Child Abuse Registry Check.

• Caring for children can be physically and mentally demanding.
• Work may require dealing effectively and with emotional situations
• Work may require heavy lifting, bending, stooping, carrying, and reaching overhead
• Work may require sustained periods of standing or walking
• Will require travel to multiple locations as per scheduled and/or directed/required
• Travel/transportation required as needed/required
• Flexibility/dependability
• Will be required to travel to Halifax/Dartmouth, when necessary, required, and/or as directed by the Provincial Director (i.e monthly staff meetings, program and/or YWCA organizational events – as weather permits, Special conditions will apply and will be discussed prior to employment.

WCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to

Subject line: Regional Manager (Childcare) – YWCA Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

Deadline (external applicants): February 10, 2026