Manager, Child Care

2 weeks ago

Kelowna, Canada YMCA of Southern Interior BC Full time

**If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you**:

- The Child Care Manager oversees and ensures smooth day-to-day departmental operations and provides effective leadership, creating a positive work environment where employees feel empowered, valued, and excited
- Provide management and leadership to a variety of licensed child care programs - focusing most on Preschool, Infant-Toddler care, Full Day 3-5 care, Before and After school Care, and Licensed Summer Camps while adhering to applicable YMCA policy and procedures, licensing regulations, legal requirements, and YMCA curriculum standards.
- Supports the implementation of Child Care programs and services to meet the commitments and targets set in the Association’s annual operating plan; entails the management of program budgets, and other special projects, while ensuring all programs operate at maximum capacity.
- Provides leadership, training, and direction to Child Care employees and volunteers, to ensure the various YMCA curriculums, and best practices are consistently maintained in the programs. Working in ratio with children to support development and learning.
- Directly communicates with families and through coaching, supports employees to resolve problems and negotiate solutions with families, as well as employee issues.
- Works independently, making decisions and executing work with mínimal support, in an environment with many urgent and competing priorities.
- Participates in YMCA of Southern Interior BC philanthropic opportunities through volunteerism initiatives.

**We’d love to hear from people with**:

- Minimum 3 years of experience in people management in either licensed child care, child development, or a community/social services program that also includes budgetary/fiscal management.
- Current Early Childhood Education and Infant Toddler or Special Needs certification
- Valid BC ECE License to Practice
- Drivers license is required (mileage is compensated)
- Must have current First Aid Certification - CPR-C or willingness to obtain

**Competencies**:

- **_Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values_**: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- **_Service Orientated_**: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
- **_Relationship Building and Collaboration_**: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

**Compensation**:

- Starting salary from $67,974.40 including ECE-WE
- YMCA Membership (for you and your family members)
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- Annual YMCA Pension contribution of 5%
- Three weeks of paid vacation
- 12 Wellness days
- 40 hours of Family Responsibility Time

**The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality**:
As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

- Provide 3 references of a professional nature (Ex. employer, supervisor, colleague, teacher, coach, etc.)
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

**Contract Details**:

- Maternity Leave Position - 18 Months
- From March 1st 2024 until October 1st 2025
- Possibility for extension

**Application deadline**: February 16th 2024

**Experience**: Preferred
- 3 year(s): Experience in people management in either licensed child care, child development, or a community/social services program

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- ECE License to Practice

**Behaviors**: Preferred
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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