Assistant Director- Westwind

**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 fast growing, premier childcare facility
- Employees have access to our commitment to professional development
- You will become part of the change towards modern childcare including Exploratory Education, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learning
- Kepler Academy Educators will be part of an organization that has a vast team dedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including a Registered Dietician, Fitness Coordinator, Education and Quality Assurance Director, Operations Director, Client Experience, Marketing, and Human Resources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have an opportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

Our strong commitment to a supportive workplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler Academy Centres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a fun workplace If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excited to hear from you

**What else is in it for You?**
- Paid sick and wellness days
- Paid vacation days and additional stat holidays
- Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
- Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships
- Paid education and internal growth opportunities
- Employee discounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40%

**What do we need from you?**

Assistant Directors will promote excellence in the delivery of Kepler Academy’s core foundation. You will promote and provide a positive work environment, relevant feedback, communication to employees and families, proper nutrition, and plan daily activities.

Working with the Centre Director, you will overall be accountable for the management of daily operations, overseeing and leading the work of all staff at the childcare center and business results for the centre and operate in a professional manner and ensure quality standards are being met.

**What will you do?**
- Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the centre such as marketing and people management
- Operate in a professional manner and ensure Kepler standards are being met and compliance is always maintained
- Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the centre
- 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
- Maintain employee work schedules
- Ensure strong relationships developed with families with regular ongoing communication
- Be part of the community to build strong partnerships
- Maintain transparent communication

**You will possess the following**:

- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a department and department staff members
- Proven leadership in promoting a positive workforce environment
- Strong work ethic
- 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
- Solid knowledge & understanding of the Provincial Child Care Regulations
- Business knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, accounting principles and practices is necessary

**Required Qualifications to Work at Kepler Academy**:

- A minimum of 3 years Early Childhood experience in the Childcare industry
- A minimum of one (1) year in a management role is an asset but not required
- Post secondary education in a business-related field, or experience with finances and budgeting would be an asset
- Child Development Supervisor Certificate (two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Development or equivalent education from a college approved in line with Child Care Regulations)
- Standard First Aid certificate
- Current criminal record check, including vulnerable sector search

Do you not meet the minimum requirements? We still want to hear from you We are always excited to hear from individuals excited to be part of the childcare industry.

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

**Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization