Posted 13 days ago
Assistant Daycare Director - Summit Start Cityscape
@ NEK Group
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
NEK Group is hiring an Assistant Director for its Summit Start Cityscape childcare centre, a full-time role supporting daily operations. The centre runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so the role requires supervising staff on day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts. The posting states a competitive wage with a government wage top-up, paid flex days and 100% employer-paid group health benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily childcare operations in a 24/7 centre
- Supervise and coach staff across all shifts
- Monitor child supervision, health, safety and program quality
- Manage staff scheduling, call-outs and shift coverage
- Ensure documentation and communication between shifts
Requirements summary:
- Alberta Childcare Level 2/3 Certification
- 2-3 years childcare supervisory or leadership experience
- Knowledge of Alberta childcare licensing requirements
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level B or C
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector within 6 months
- Flexibility for evening, overnight and weekend shifts
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Childcare Level 2/3 Certification, Standard First Aid with CPR Level B or C |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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NEK Group
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NEK Group is a family office that invest in companies ranging from early stage startups to growth stage companies.
Full company description
NEK Group is a family office that have been actively investing over the past 30 years in companies ranging from early stage startups to growth stage companies to VC/PE funds and the equity market situated mainly in United States, Hong Kong, China and South East Asia.
- LinkedIn followers
- 57
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8
- Reported office locations
- 87-E, Leandro's Avenue, Georgetown, Penang, Penang 10250, MY
- Other recorded names
- NEK Group
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
NEK Group is a family office that have been actively investing over the past 30 years in companies ranging from early stage startups to growth stage companies to VC/PE funds and the equity market situated mainly in United States, Hong Kong, China and South East Asia.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Investment Management |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Georgetown, Penang, Penang |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1984 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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Summit Start Cityscape is seeking a proactive, adaptable, and hands-on Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our Cityscape childcare program.
Cityscape operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a 24-hour operational environment and adjusting their schedule to meet the needs of the centre, including evening, overnight, and weekend operations.
This position requires an engaged leader who can support staff across all shifts, maintain consistent program standards, respond to operational challenges, and ensure compliance with applicable childcare licensing requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Support and oversee daily childcare operations in a centre operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Provide hands-on leadership, staff supervision, coaching, and mentoring across day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
- Monitor child supervision, health and safety practices, and overall program quality.
- Support staff onboarding, orientation, training, and ongoing performance management and professional development.
- Monitor staff performance and ensure consistent implementation of Summit Start's policies, procedures, and child guidance practices.
- Assist with staff scheduling, shift coverage, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels, including responding to staff call-outs and unexpected absences.
- Maintain effective communication between shifts and ensure important information, incidents, concerns, and follow-up actions are documented and communicated appropriately.
- Coordinate with the Director and staff to ensure continuity of care and consistent operational standards throughout the centre's 24-hour operation.
- Address operational concerns and respond to urgent situations as required.
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, performance discussions, and coaching sessions outside regular working hours when necessary.
Requirements:
- Alberta Childcare Level 2/3 Certification.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a childcare supervisory or leadership role is required.
- Knowledge of Alberta childcare licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and childcare program practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to adjust working hours and support different shifts, including evenings and weekends, based on operational needs.
- Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level B or C Certification.
- Clear & Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector obtained within the last 6 months.
Compensation Includes:
- Competitive Wage + Government Wage Top-Up
- Paid flex days - Cause we all need to take a day off now and then!
- 100% employer-paid comprehensive group health benefits program.
- Training & Professional Development.
- Super fun staff events and great culture.
Disclaimer:
We will only be reaching out to candidates who meet the required qualifications. The recruitment process involves multiple levels of screening. All shortlisted candidates will receive an email to complete their skills assessment in TestGorilla. Further steps in the recruitment and interview process will be determined based on the scores from this skills assessment.
At Summit Start, you’ll join a diverse, dynamic, and professional team where your leadership truly makes a difference!
If you’re ready to lead with passion, drive, and creativity, we want to hear from you!
APPLY NOW!
**ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING AT OUR CITYSCAPE LOCATION**
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