Assistant Director at Childcare Centre

7 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Kepler Academy Early Learning & Childcare Full time

**_Kepler Academy was voted Edmonton's Top Choice Child Care Services for 2022_**

**Who Are We?**
We believe that all children are born explorers. Our Exploratory Education approach focuses on an intentional mix of learning through play and an educational curriculum that promotes exploration and discovery.

**Is This for You?**
- Does collogues describe you as a role model?
- Is it in your nature to motivates people around you and inspire others to be inspired?

Kepler Academy is looking for a leader who has a strong sense in creating a positive work environment with open communication and supports their team's growth. Kepler's leaders and their teams are the foundation of our organization. If you are someone with leadership insight and with a desire to work alongside a team that strive to foster children’s innate sense of discovery and confidence with a rich learning experience, we invite you to start your next journey with Kepler

**A Little Insight About this Role**
- To promote excellence in the delivery of Kepler Academy “Core” foundation: - Early Childhood Educators
- Communication
- Nutrition
- Curriculum
- To be accountable for the management of daily operations, overseeing and leading the work of all staff at the childcare center and financial results for the centre.
- To operate in a professional manner and ensure quality standards are being met.

**What's In It For You?**
- Paid vacation days
- 3 paid sick days and 2 paid wellness days
- Offer 3 additional non statutory general holidays (Heritage Day, Truth & Reconciliation Day, Boxing Day)
- Paid health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance
- Discount childcare up to 40%
- Industry leading tuition reimbursement program
- On going paid training and professional development
- Annual professional development day with the entire Kepler Team
- Career advancement opportunity through out Edmonton area

**Work Schedule**
Monday-Friday, daytime availability with occasional evenings and weekends as required

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the centre such as marketing and people management.
- To operate in a professional manner and ensure Kepler standards are being met and compliance is always maintained.
- Work with Human Resources Department on recruitment and retention strategy based on licensing requirements and centre needs.
- Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the centre in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
- Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.
- Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary.
- Maintain employee work schedules including training, vacations, and paid time off, coverage for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
- Ensure strong relationships developed with families with regular ongoing communication.
- Community involvement and interaction to build strong partnerships.

**Qualifications**
- Child Development Supervisor Certificate (two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Development or equivalent education from a college that has been approved in line with Child Care Regulations)
- A minimum of 3-5 years Early Childhood experience in the Childcare industry
- Solid knowledge & understanding of the Provincial Child Care Regulations, ability to follow the Kepler childcare and education methodology and philosophy.
- A minimum of one year in a management role
- Business knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, accounting principles and practices is a must. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, leadership or management field preferred
- Documentation of immunization and medical suitability as per local regulations
- Standard First Aid Certificate, and Infant Child CPR
- Current Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

**Skills**
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a department and department staff members.
- Proven leadership in promoting a positive workforce environment
- Strong work ethic, leading by example and ensuring company policies are adhered to
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Computer literacy: strong skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other systems

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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