Playschool Director

**Job Title**:Playschool Director**

**Why We Shine?**

Tiny scholars is more than a licensed daycare in Abbotsford; it's a nurturing space where the magic of early learning and child development comes alive. We offer a diverse range of hands-on activities that empower children in their formative years. But we're not just a daycare; we're a close-knit community where families, children, and the neighborhood thrive together. Join us in this journey of growth, exploration, and togetherness

**Here are our unique strengths**:
**Empowerment and Growth**: We foster professional advancement through tailored training, hire based on attitude, and commitment to a culture of inclusivity and collaboration.

**Community Engagement and Work-life Balance**: Prioritizing social responsibility, we actively give back through our Foundation, while ensuring a balanced work-life harmony for personal and professional flourishing.

**Position**: Playschool Director

**Report to**: Regional Manager

**Job Status**: Full-time - Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage)

**Work Hours**: Flexible, As per business needs (7 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday)

**Start Date**: November 2024

**Location**: 2121 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford BC V2T 4H6 (On-site)

**Salary**: $55,000 - $60,000 Annually (Flexible Based on Experience) + WE + Comprehensive Extended Benefits

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Playschool Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the child care Centre. The role involves establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment for children and ensuring that all programs comply with government regulations.

Additionally, the position includes responsibilities such as employee management, training, scheduling, hands-on operations, collecting and reporting payments, and managing social media. The role will contribute to a growth plan aimed at expanding the business to multiple locations.

**Your Day to Day**:
Business Operations:

- Implement and supervise strategies and policies to ensure a safe environment for children and team members, including preventative maintenance and team/management meetings addressing risks.
- Meet with parents/guardians and handle new enrolment, including tours and registration.
- Attend inspections and visits from licensing, health authorities, and other government bodies.
- Prepare weekly staff schedules and ensure compliance with staff-to-child ratios.
- Implement activities for children to promote their creative, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth honoring the children’s point of interest.
- Communicate with parents/guardians and other relevant parties about children issues, including medical, behavioral or learning challenges and all child care related concerns.
- Provide shift and break coverage, when needed.

Leadership:

- Support human resource functions under the guidance of the Regional Manager, including recruitment, employee relations, health and safety, performance management, and discipline.
- Offer training, team building and professional development for team members.

Budget and Financial:

- Plan, organize, control, and evaluate the procurement and use of necessary supplies to ensure efficient facility operations.
- Maximize revenue by providing quality services and maintaining maximum enrolment capacity.
- Submit accurate reports to government agencies, and Regional Manager as required.

Regulatory Compliance:

- Strong understanding of the BC childcare licensing standards to ensure compliance.
- Review, develop, and implement policies and practices in alignment with relevant governing bodies.

Other:

- Maintain the confidentiality of information related to children, families, team members, financial arrangements, and results.
- Perform other duties as assigned

**What You Bring to the Table**:

- Valid Early Childhood Education (ECE) BC Certificate. Infant Toddler Educator Certificate is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of ECE experience is required.
- Previous childcare management experience is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE) or Child Development is preferred.
- Valid Emergency Child Care First Aid Certificate

**Nice To Have**:

- Effective communication in English, both orally and in writing.
- Leadership, direction, support, and motivation abilities.
- Independent work with limited direction.
- Ability to work under pressure, maintain focus and make appropriate decisions during hectic periods.
- Excellent organization skills for planning, organizing, and directing facility operations.
- Functional computer literacy in Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

**Other Requirements**:

- Clear criminal record check and vulnerable persons search.
- Willingness to work the hours necessary for effective facility operation.
- Preparedness to respond to emergency situations