Childcare Director

Director of Childcare Program We are looking for a leader to join our management team. Looking for an upbeat, dedicated individual for our program that cares for children 0-6 years old. We are open Monday to Friday year round 6:00am-6:00pm. This is a program with a capacity of 144 children. Looking for an individual to provide a professional environment and help build the program to capacity. What You Need: Level 3 Alberta Early Childhood Education required First Aid & CPR Criminal Record Clearance & Vulnerable Sector Search Food Safety certification Class 4 license (have or willing to obtain) Management experience What You Will Receive: 3 weeks vacation pay per year 2 paid sick days Benefit package Paid professional development days Company events Director team events and special activities and much more! As Director you will be responsible for the day to day operations of the centre in a professional manner. This position will have administration, but is mostly floor based whether for classroom ratio purposes and/or assisting in the classrooms. This can be doing observations, assisting the classroom educators, assisting the children, break coverage, etc. The Director will need to lead by example, maintaining a positive environment in all matters ensuring all employees follow and adhere to all policies and procedures. As Director your day would include: Classroom Guidance (not in ratio, but classroom training and support) Parent Engagement Team Management (training, hiring, guidance, reviews, etc.) Licensing Compliance Fire and Health Safety Compliance Team & Centre Activities Scheduling Tours & Registration of New Families Classroom Observations Budgeting Administration (billing, invoices, educator/child hours, etc.) and more! The Director is responsible to: Oversee the maintenance and operations of all facilities within the centre Ensure compliance with licensing, health, fire, and all policies/procedures of the company Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively Excellent organizational and time management skills Knowledge of facility management principles and best practices Ability to prioritize tasks and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Flexible language requirement: French not required Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Airdrie, AB T4B 4J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Leadership: 1 year (preferred) Childcare Director: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Level 3 Alberta Early Childhood certification (preferred) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2024-11-01 #J-18808-Ljbffr