Early Childhood Educator

2 months ago


Sherwood Park, Canada Kepler Academy Full time

Looking to join a team that shares your passion for early childhood development? Kepler Academy is seeking a talented and experienced Centre Director Support to work collaboratively with our exceptional team of educators, support staff, and Centre Directors.
In this unique and one-of-a-kind role, you will work under the direction of our Director of Operations to ensure that each licensed centre operates in compliance with provincial governing authorities while delivering an exceptional childcare experience for Kepler Academy families.
You will support the Centre Directors in achieving optimized profit centre results, building strong relationships with families and educators, and developing the skills of our educators at the centre level.
If you have a solid background in business management, including budgeting, accounting, and leadership, combined with at least three years of experience in early childhood education and a Child Development Supervisor Certificate or equivalent education, we want to hear from you.
As an excellent communicator with exceptional organizational and time management skills, you will be able to lead, coach and develop a department and department staff members, promote a positive workforce environment, and ensure that company policies are adhered to.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, DCW, Nutshell, Dayforce, and Licensing, Critical Incidents, Incident/Accident Reporting, Programming forms, Quality Assurance, Checklists, Training modules, and Maintenance is a plus.
At Kepler Academy, we believe that every employee plays a crucial role in fulfilling our vision of offering an advantage to all children who attend our programs. If you are a motivated and inspiring individual with a passion for helping children learn and grow, we welcome you to apply
for this unique and exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities and Duties
Business Management
- Support the Centre Director in managing the overall operations of the centre.
- Maintain labour budgets as set by Kepler Academy and create efficient schedules to optimize the centre's effectiveness.
- Support the Centre Director in developing positive relationships with staff and families.
- Develop relationships with families and act as a communication liaison when the director is unavailable.
- Support the Centre Director in conducting meetings with families and employees.
- Support the Centre Director with progressive performance management, following up as needed.
- Assist families with inquiries related to inclusive childcare or FSCD supports.
- Ensure that financial reports, quality assurance reports, and surveys are reviewed and acted upon for positive outcomes.
- Work with the Centre Director to ensure that quality assurance reports are up-to-date and compliant with licensing, health, and fire regulations.
- Support the Centre Director in addressing actionable items based on client and educator feedback.
- Assist the Centre Director with lead management, enrollment conversions, and reducing attribution by focusing on customer relations.
- Support the Centre Director in scheduling play and stay/enrollment meetings to ensure a smooth transition for new families.
- Develop and monitor initiatives to maintain consistency and excellence in service across all centres.
- Maintain expenses according to the allocated budget.
- Support the Centre Director in managing the centre's budget and controlled expenses.

Leadership
- Develop positive working relationships with all Centre Directors and staff at the centres.
- Educate and support Centre Directors to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Provide Centre Directors with support for customer relations.
- Support the Centre Director in managing Human Resources, including hiring, terminations, performance plans, evaluations, and action plans to promote success and improvement.
- Ensure consistency in brand identity and identify new opportunities to shape the direction of ELCC initiatives.
- Support the Centre Director in coordinating training initiatives with new educators.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge in ELCC developmentally appropriate practices and expectations.

Communications
- Respond to families and governing authorities in a professional manner.
- Lead initiatives to maintain positive relationships and regular communication with clients and facilitate mediation and resolution.
- Communicate key messages and decisions made by senior management to Centre Directors and staff.
- Attend all leadership meetings and ensure the delivery of all initiatives at the centre level.

**Qualifications**:

- Hold a Child Development Supervisor Certificate, which may be attained through completion of a two-year diploma program in Early Childhood Development, or an equivalent education from a college that meets Child Care Regulations.
- Have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the early childhood field, preferably in the childcare industry.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge and understandin



  • Sherwood Park, Canada Kepler Academy Early Learning and Childcare Inc. Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: PermanentLangue de travail: AnglaisHeures de travail: 30 hours per weekEducation: Expérience: EducationCollege/CEGEP or equivalent experienceWork site environmentNoisyAir conditionedTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlersDevelop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Kepler Academy Early Learning and Childcare Inc. Full time

    Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 30 hours per weekEducation: College/CEGEPExperience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experienceWork site environmentNoisyAir conditionedTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlersDevelop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Emerald Park Day care Full time

    Job Description: As an Early Childhood Educator at Emerald Park Daycare, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing a developmental program for children. Your role will involve creating a positive and engaging learning environment that encourages children's cognitive, emotional, and social development. Key Responsibilities: 1) Develop...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Park Plaza Daycare Full time

    Park Plaza Daycare & OSC is looking for full-time Early Childhood Educator staff who can develop and implement program activities independently and in coordination with other educators to encourage physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the daycare children. Early Childhood Educators must have Level 1, 2, or 3 to work with children of...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Park Plaza Daycare Full time

    Park Plaza Daycare & OSC is looking for full-time Early Childhood Educator staff who can develop and implement program activities independently and in coordination with other educators to encourage physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the daycare children. Early Childhood Educators must have Level 1, 2, or 3 to work with children of...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Park Plaza Daycare Full time

    **About us** We have been in business for over 30 years. Here at Park Plaza Daycare, we try to create a loving, caring, and safe environment for the children to unfold their unique selves. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to each child's needs. Park Plaza Daycare & OSC is looking for full-time Early...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Happy Faces Childcare & after school care centre Lt. Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: Experience an asset **Work setting**: - Child care centre - Before and after school programs **Tasks**: - Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers - Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Happy Faces Childcare & after school care centre Lt. Full time

    Education: - Expérience: **Education**: - Secondary (high) school graduation certificate **Work setting**: - Child care centre - Before and after school programs **Tasks**: - Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers - Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Happy Faces Childcare & after school care centre Lt. Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: Experience an asset **Work setting**: - Child care centre - Before and after school programs **Tasks**: - Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers - Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Happy Faces Childcare & after school care centre Lt. Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: Experience an asset **Work setting**: - Child care centre - Before and after school programs **Tasks**: - Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers - Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Happy Faces Childcare & after school care centre Lt. Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationSecondary (high) school graduation certificateWork settingChild care centreBefore and after school programsTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlersAssist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of childrenAssist early childhood educators...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Happy Faces Childcare & after school care centre Lt. Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationSecondary (high) school graduation certificateWork settingChild care centreBefore and after school programsTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlersAssist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of childrenAssist early childhood educators...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Happy Faces Childcare & after school care centre Lt. Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience: Experience an assetWork settingChild care centreBefore and after school programsTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlersAssist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of childrenAssist early childhood...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Happy Faces Childcare & after school care centre Lt. Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience: Experience an assetWork settingChild care centreBefore and after school programsTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlersAssist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of childrenAssist early childhood...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada Kepler Academy Early Learning & Childcare Full time

    **Kepler Academy is looking for all levels of Childcare Educators at our Sherwood Park Location.** **Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?** - We are Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider - Our size and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatched career potential including management and support roles - You will be part of a...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada KID-TECH PRESCHOOL INC. Full time

    Education: College/CEGEP - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years **Work setting**: - Day care centre or nursery school **Tasks**: - Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children - Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada 508995 Alberta Ltd. Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: PermanentLangue de travail: AnglaisHeures de travail: 35 hours per weekEducation: Expérience: EducationCollege, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experienceWork settingChild care centreBefore and after school programsTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada 508995 Alberta Ltd. Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: PermanentLangue de travail: AnglaisHeures de travail: 35 hours per weekEducation: Expérience: EducationCollege, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experienceWork settingChild care centreBefore and after school programsTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada 508995 Alberta Ltd. Full time

    Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 35 hours per weekEducation: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experienceWork settingChild care centreBefore and after school programsTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlersDevelop and...


  • Sherwood Park, Canada 508995 Alberta Ltd. Full time

    Work Term: PermanentWork Language: EnglishHours: 35 hours per weekEducation: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experienceWork settingChild care centreBefore and after school programsTasksBathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlersDevelop and...