Saint John Nb Early childhood education Jobs – 12 Openings This Week

Child Care - Program Director
Wee Wild Ones —Saint John, NB
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- English
- Dental care
- Life insurance
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Early Childhood Educator
Little Angels Daycare Inc & Angels "R" Wee —Saint John, NB
- $23.69–$27.79 an hour
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Early Childhood Educator
Daycare by Design —Saint John, NB
- $16.83–$25.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Classroom experience
- Dental care
- Vision care
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After School - School Aged Child Care Provider
YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick —Saint John, NB
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
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Child Care and After School Supervisor (Maternity Leave Coverage)
YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick —Saint John, NB
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Organizational skills
- Flexible schedule
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2026-21 Educational Interpreter
APSEA —Saint John, NB
- $33–$43 an hour
- Contract
- English
- Working with children
- Education
- Dental care
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Early Childhood Music Teacher
Alison Dawn Voice & Music —Rothesay, NB
- $30–$45 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Working with children
- Classroom experience
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Child Care - Program Director

Wee Wild Ones -
Saint John, NB

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From $55,000 a year

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Writing skills
ECE Licence
Early childhood education
English
Working with children
First Aid Certification

Full job description

Do you have a passion for working with children and exploring the outdoors? Do you see your work as more than just a job? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Wee Wild Ones is expanding! Currently operating in Calgary, Alberta, we are excited to open our first location in Saint John( New Brunswick) and are looking for an experienced Program Director to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the opening of a brand-new centre, taking it from an empty space to a fully licensed, operational, and thriving early learning environment. The Program Director will play a key leadership role in centre readiness, including licensing preparation, enrollment, family onboarding, staff recruitment and onboarding, and the development of family-facing systems and documentation.

Once the centre is open, the Program Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the centre, providing leadership and support to the Team Supervisor, Educators, and support staff. They will foster strong relationships with families, ensure high-quality programming and operations, and champion the Wee Wild Ones values and mission in everything they do.

This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who thrives in independent, hands-on environments and is excited to build something from the ground up.

This position reports to the Executive Program Director.

Role Specific Info

Requirements for this role include:

ECE Designation
Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR
Experience with the Reggio Emilia approach, NB's Framework, or similar child-led, inquiry-based philosophies
Fluent reading, speaking, and writing in English
3+ years of combined experience, as a centre director
Familiarity with New Brunswick Child Care Licensing, Accreditation, and Health regulations
Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours to be determined.

The Program Director is to provide support in the centres daily operations. This would include, but is not limited to:

Licensing & Regulatory Leadership

Lead and manage the full childcare licensing process from application to approval
Coordinate and complete all Health Services requirements
Prepare for and manage all fire inspections and approvals
Ensure the centre meets all provincial regulations and requirements for opening
Primary point of contact with all regulatory bodies
Track all requirements, timelines, and milestones to ensure progress stays on track
Provide regular, proactive updates to leadership on progress, challenges, and next steps

Centre Setup & Readiness

Lead the physical setup of the centre, including furniture assembly and classroom setup
Organize and prepare learning environments to meet licensing and Wee Wild Ones standards
Ensure all materials, documentation, and systems are in place prior to opening
Begin hiring of key centre positions and Educators with Executive and HR support
Ensure all environments, materials, and systems reflect Wee Wild Ones standards and philosophy
Identify and take initiative on all tasks required to bring the centre to a fully operational state

Project Management & Execution

Work independently to move all aspects of the project forward
Take initiative in problem-solving and decision-making throughout the setup process
Maintain accountability to timelines and opening goals
Communicate clearly and consistently with leadership on progress

Nice to have:

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organized
Genuine love for children conveyed through co-created learning experiences
Superior interpersonal skills and is open to learning and embracing curiosity & innovation
Highest degree of initiative, dedication, and ownership
Cooperative team player and enjoys building trusting relationships
Inclusive and accepting of others
Commitment to high-quality programming for children and a supportive work environment for team members
Comfortable using technology, for documentation and communication

What we Offer

Parking
Competitive Wages
Growth Opportunities
Childcare benefits/discount
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Life Insurance and Dental Benefits
Employee Development Funding (tuition, training, workshops, etc).
A community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about educating our future generation

Why Wee Wild Ones?

We genuinely love and care for children and see our work as more than just a job. We strive to make a difference in the lives of children and others by developing our future critical thinkers, problem solvers and leaders of tomorrow.

It is our mission to elevate, continuously innovate, and challenge the standard of high-quality childcare for the modern family. In doing so, our innovative culture values our youngest citizens, engages team members, partners with families, and strengthens our community to best serve and sustain the well-being of all.

If this sounds like something you’d be a great fit for, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter on Indeed. We would love to hear from you and look forward to chatting with you soon!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Experience:

director: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

NB ECE or equivalent provincial certification? (required)

Work Location: In person

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