Daycare Centre Manager

5 months ago


Victoria, Canada Inquiring Little Minds Full time

Inquiring Little Minds/ Saltair Childcare Society
Childcare Supervisor/management, Early Childhood Educator
Wage: From $20.36/hr, depending on certification
Part Time: Mornings/Afternoons Only
Permanent - part time position

Inquiring Little Minds has been providing childcare services in British Columbia for the past 12 years, since 2011. We are hoping to expand, by opening more centres in other parts of our community and province. Our centres provide a warm and nurturing environment, with focus on providing reliable, trustworthy and respectful services to meet the needs of the families and children in our communities that require childcare.

The Centre Manager will oversee Inquiring Little Minds day-to-day operation, at one of our locations. The Centre Manager is responsible for managing the centre to provide quality, inclusive child care services. The Manager has a strong understanding of leadership, quality care, culturally and age-appropriate child care programming, early childhood development, Child Care Licensing Regulations and can work in respectful collaboration with other staff hired at the centre, families, practicum students, child development centre, MCFD and other services connected to the centre.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that the centre promotes positive, holistic, curriculum-based early childhood development, in a culturally appropriate manner to support all areas of the child’s development and needs. Ensuring the environment feels safe for all children.
- Ensure the centre meets all requirements of Child Care Licensing Regulations, including maintaining the facility and the children’s files.
- Lead, motivate, train, coach and supervise Inquiring Little Minds staff, including providing support to staff as needed, facilitating access to professional development opportunities for staff, and hosting staff meetings*
- Ongoing monitoring of the childcare budget, including yearly budget reviews.
- Organisation, and connection with MCFD
- Majority of the time, able to work independently and provide sole daily care to eight children of various ages.
- Utilising positive behavioural management strategies to guide children’s behaviour. Working in collaboration with the Child Development Center to support children with high behavioural needs.
- Develop and provide age-appropriate program/curriculum planning, informed by the latest early childhood development research
- Ensure positive communication and collaboration with staff, professionals, parents, guardians, families and caregivers. Utilising positive and respectful conflict resolution skills.
- Perform other duties as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Certification:

- Criminal Records Check.
- Current First Aid
- VALID RA Certification/ECEA Certification

Experience
- Experience supervising childcare staff
- Experience working in an Infant/Toddler and special need preferred or willing to take further paid educational training or workshops

Knowledge and Skill
- Excellent verbal, written, and active listening skills
- Positive communication skills
- Knowledge Early Learning Framework and implementation of Educational Play Based Curriculum
- Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills able to prioritise competing priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and experience with program planning and development for children aged 3 months to 12 years.
- Able to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
- Up to date knowledge of relevant community resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position interacts regularly with people in difficult situations
- Engagement with children, parents/guardians, staff and external contacts
- Attention to detail with strong organisational skills. Highly
- developed ability to work under pressure
- Ability to remain calm, professional, objective, and constructive.
- Dynamic environment with multiple demands, changing priorities and constant interruption
- Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting and lifting ( under 20 kg)
- Noise level in the Centre varies from quiet to loud
- Protective equipment will be provided
- Also offers an opportunity to one who qualifies for Wages Subsidy

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

**Salary**: From $20.36 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person


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