Childcare Director

**Director of Childcare Program**

We are looking for a leader to join our management team. Looking for an upbeat, dedicated individual for our program that cares for children 0-6 years old. We are open Monday to Friday year round 6:00am-6:00pm. This is a program with a capacity of 144 children.

Looking for an individual with previous experience as an early childhood program Director. This is a large centre with a large team of educators. Previous experience is required for success in the role.

**What You Need**:

- Level 3 Alberta Early Childhood Education required
- First Aid & CPR
- Criminal Record Clearance & Vulnerable Sector Search
- Food Safety certification
- Class 4 license (have or willing to obtain)
- Management experience

**What You Will Receive**:

- 3 weeks vacation pay per year
- 2 paid sick days
- Benefit package
- Paid professional development days
- Company events
- Director team events and special activities
- and much more

As Director you will be responsible for the day to day operations of the centre in a professional manner. Please note that this position will have administration, but is mostly floor based coaching, role modelling, and working with the Airdrie team. This can be doing observations, assisting the classroom educators, assisting the children, break coverage, etc. The Director will need to lead by example, maintaining a positive environment in all matters ensuring all employees follow and adhere to all policies and procedures.

As Director your day would include:

- Classroom Guidance (not in ratio, but classroom training and support)
- Parent Engagement
- Team Management (training, hiring, guidance, reviews, etc.)
- Licensing Compliance
- Fire and Health Safety Compliance
- Team & Centre Activities
- Scheduling
- Tours & Registration of New Families
- Classroom Observations
- Budgeting
- Administration (billing, invoices, educator/child hours, etc.)
- and more

The Director is responsible to:

- Oversee the maintenance and operations of all facilities within the centre
- Ensure compliance with licensing, health, fire, and all policies/procedures of the company

**Skills**:

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of facility management principles and best practices
- Ability to prioritize tasks and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Contact us today to find out how to become a part of the Little Treasures team

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

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Airdrie, AB T4B 4J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare Director: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 3 Alberta Early Childhood certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-02