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Director / Assistant Director Job Posting Template
An editable Canva job posting for an Assistant Director / Director role. The download is a one-page sheet with the template link; open it in Canva, add your center’s name, adjust the wording, and download the posting as a JPG or PDF.
- Format
- Editable Canva template (link sheet PDF)
- Pages
- 1 (link sheet to the Canva design)
- Best for
- Owners · multi-site operators
- Updated
- Sept 2026
No sign-up required. Print it and share it with your team — it’s free for any child care program to use.
What’s inside
A one-page posting you edit in Canva
- [Daycare Name] placeholdersYour center’s name goes in the heading line and the opening sentence.
- Opening paragraphIntroduces the center and the Assistant Director role, including daycare and out-of-school care programs.
- What you are looking forChild care and leadership experience, communication and organizational skills, knowledge of local regulations, child care certification, a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search, and first aid.
- Path to DirectorA paragraph explaining that the role is designed to move into a Director position, possibly at another center.
- Key ResponsibilitiesEight bullet points, from overseeing programming and day-to-day operations to family tours, parent communication and supporting educators.
How to use it
Four steps to put it to work this week
- 1Download the link sheet and open the templateThe PDF contains a ‘Template link’ button that opens the design in Canva.
- 2Add your center’s name and edit the wordingReplace [Daycare Name], then change the paragraphs and responsibilities to match the actual job.
- 3Add the wage and how to applyThe template does not include either. Postings with a real wage range get more, and better, applications.
- 4Download and postIn Canva, click Share, then Download, and choose JPG or PDF Standard. Post it on ECE job boards, your website and the family newsletter.
Tips from operators
What centers that use this well do differently
Learned the hard way across 3,000 child care spaces — and from the directors and educators who join our Lunch & Learns and Learning Labs.
Be honest about the hard parts
‘We are mid-licensing-renewal and need someone who has led one’ attracts the right person and filters the rest.
Reply to every applicant
Small sector, long memories. A two-line ‘thank you, not this time’ protects your reputation for the next hire.
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FAQ
Questions about the Director / Assistant Director Job Posting
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Read more FAQsWhat qualifications does a child care director need?
It varies by province and state — typically the highest ECE certification level (e.g. Alberta Level 3, Ontario RECE) plus supervisory experience, first aid and clearances. Check your licensing regulation and state it plainly in the posting.
Should I post the wage?
Yes. Several provinces now require it, and postings with a wage range consistently outperform those without. The template has no wage line, so add one; if pay depends on certification level, give the range.
Is the template for a director or an assistant director?
It is written for an Assistant Director role that is designed to move into a Director position. For a straight Director posting, change the opening sentence, remove the transition paragraph, and add the licensing, staffing and finance responsibilities the role carries.
Where should I post?
Provincial ECE association boards, Indeed, your own website and social channels, and — most effectively — your staff and families. Canva lets you download the posting as a JPG for social media or a PDF for printing and email.
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