Kindercare Leader

Dawn and Dusk is hiring an ECE II Kindercare Leader for a one-year term position, with the possibility of an extension. This position will start as early as March 18, 2024, but we can accommodate a later start date.

The Kindercare Leader is responsible for ensuring the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Kindercare curriculum, both indoors and outdoors.

The Kindercare Leader will develop a program based on the emerging interests of the children with an emphasis on the great outdoors. They will work closely with a small group of educators, in their own classroom within the school.

Other key responsibilities of the Kindercare Leader include:

-building and maintaining relationships with our families, the school, and community members

-providing communication to our families through email, our childcare management system, and other avenues such as our website and Facebook page

-creating an aesthetically pleasing room environment

-creating documentation bulletin boards, child portfolios, and writing weekly blog posts

-providing communication to the Board of Directors through a monthly Kindercare program report and attendance at board meetings

-maintaining a high level of professionalism, including upholding confidentiality

-participating in professional development to keep current in the field of Early Learning and Child Care

Dawn and Dusk offers:

-a supportive, friendly, progressive, diverse, and upbeat working environment

-excellent Canada Life healthcare benefits (1/2 portion paid by Dawn and Dusk)

-pension Plan

-PAID planning time

-PAID professional development (both workshops and time at workshops)

-paid sick days after six months of employment. These days can be used for mental health days, medical appointments, and also to care for sick family members.

-annual performance bonus

This opportunity will provide an ECE II with amazing leadership experience, such as:

-leading a small group of educators, including providing guidance in conflict resolution, and positive guidance, mentoring other educators in planning/implementing emergent based activities, conducting Kindercare team meetings

-planning field trips and special events

-working with professionals who are providing support to the children in our care including preparing written documentation and participating in meetings which may include families, and the leadership team, and other professionals

-working closely with members of the Dawn and Dusk Leadership where you will gain valuable knowledge in HR practices, strong mentorship, and Leadership communication skills

The wage for this position starts at $23.75/hr, and is dependent on experience and qualifications.