Supervisor–Dasmesh Early Learning Centre

Job Posting: Supervisor–Dasmesh Early Learning Centre

Location: Abbotsford, BC Position Type: Full-Time

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are proud to announce the launch of the Dasmesh Early Learning Centre, a licensed group childcare program for children aged 30 months to 5 years, located on the same campus as the top-ranked Dasmesh Punjabi School. We are seeking an experienced ECE Supervisor to lead operations, pedagogy, and centre development. This role is ideal for a collaborative, values-driven leader who combines strong licensing knowledge with a deep commitment to high-quality, play-based early learning.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a new centre rooted in excellence, cultural inclusion, and holistic child development.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with BC Child Care Licensing Regulations and all health & safety standards
• Provide pedagogical leadership aligned with the BC Early Learning Framework
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise ECE staff to foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Implement a responsive, play-based curriculum aligned with the Montessori approach, supporting cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development
• Foster meaningful family partnerships and strong community engagement
• Oversee enrolment, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and documentation
• Build systems, policies, and operational processes to support sustainable growth
• Collaborate with DPEA leadership to align the Centre's vision with the broader educational community

Qualifications

• Valid BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate
• Must meet BC requirements for Responsible Adult / Supervisor under licensing
• Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare setting
• Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring educators
• Strong knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework
• Experience with licensing inspections and regulatory compliance
• Current First Aid (Child Care) and Criminal Record Check

Bonus:

• Experience in culturally responsive or Sikh faith-based programming
• Punjabi language skills
• Experience opening or scaling a new childcare program

We welcome passionate, qualified educators from all cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. What We Offer

• Be part of a reputable educational community with over 40 years of excellence in K12 education.
• Shape the foundation and direction of a new, purpose-driven childcare program.
• Work in a supportive, culturally respectful, and faith-aware environment where your leadership makes a lasting impact.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity for professional growth and long-term leadership within the Dasmesh Punjabi Educational Association network.

This job is classed under Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.

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