Child Care Assistant Manager

Job Title: Child Care Assistant Manager Department: Child CareReports to: Child Care ManagerTerms of Employment: Full Time 40 hrs per week Start Date: January 2, 2026Closing Date: December 4, 2025Mission StatementStaff of the Regina Open Door Society (RODS) must operate at all times within the mandate of service to provide settlement and integration services to refugees and immigrants in Regina. RODS is committed to meeting the needs of newcomers by offering programs and services to enable them to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger community.The Regina Open Door Society is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively seek candidates who share these values and contribute to our diverse community. Our aim is to eliminate barriers to employment, ensuring that all qualified individuals have the opportunity to join our team. Our facilities are fully accessible, accommodating the needs of all individuals.We are located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nêhiyawak/Cree, Nahkawē/Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.Position SummaryThe Child Care Assistant Manager will monitor the day-to-day program activities of the child care program and ensure that they are carried out effectively according to provincial child care regulations and center policies, procedures and guidelines. They must ensure that the developmental needs of children and the program needs of staff are being addressed and that programming follows best practices in early childhood education. This will be achieved through a combination of time on and off the floor: 50% time spent on the floor with children and staff and 50% time off the floor performing a variety of administrative, program and supervisory duties. This position is out of child care ratio.Requirements This individual must possess excellent communication and leadership skills and demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, dependability, fairness and understanding to staff and clients of the child care centre and of RODS. They must be dedicated to meeting the needs of the staff, children and centre and set an example to the other staff. A strong understanding and knowledge of child care policies and centre procedures as well as best practices in Early Childhood Education is required. Early Childhood Education- level 3 Safe Food Handling certificateFirst Aid/CPR B or CCriminal Record Check- including Vulnerable Sector CheckKnowledge of Saskatchewan child care regulations and the Early Learning Program Guide from the SK Ministry of EducationLeadership and supervisory experience and skillsStrong Computer skills- keyboarding, word processing/publishing software, substantial computer operational knowledgeValid class 5 driver's license and access to a personal vehicleCompetenciesGeneral CompetenciesQuality/Compliance: achieving a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes while honoring RODS policies and funder/regulatory requirementsClient Focus: striving for high client satisfaction, going out of your way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible for the clientCommunication: balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informedCollegiality: being helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environmentInitiative: taking ownership of your work, doing what is needed without being asked, following throughEfficiency: planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do thingsCoachability: being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvementRespect for Diversity: ability to work within a cross-cultural environment and display acceptance and respect for different cultures and backgrounds.People Management (for those with supervisory duties): setting clear expectations, reviewing progress and processes, providing feedback and guidance, holding people accountableSpecific CompetenciesEffective Communication: invites communication to see things from others' perspectives, keeps other informed, solves problems and expresses concerns.Leadership Skills: sets an example for other staff regarding programming implementation, communication and conflict resolution. Ability to take charge or lead in a variety of situations including planning, crisis management and programming. Assume any required manager duties during manager's absence. Ability to delegate tasks and direct staff as requiredInnovation: works to continually improve practices, processes and outcomes of the child care center. Is open to and suggests new ideas. Takes initiative and is proactive to maintain smooth day-to-day operationsDecision-Making: makes appropriate decisions to provide the most benefit to staff, children and familiesProgram Evaluation: implement a program evaluation plan in collaboration with the Manager, to measure child and program outcomes and report results to the Child Care Manager for program improvement. Implement any required program enhancements that result from the evaluationsKnowledge of Child Care Regulations/Programming Guidelines: has an advanced level of understanding of and experience with child care regulations and the Early Learning Program Guide including; nutritional guidelines, health and safety guidelines, ratios, and play and exploration- based learning environments that follow best practices in early childhood educationDuties and ResponsibilitiesProgramMonitor program activities and environments to ensure that best practice in Early Childhood Education, centre guidelines and procedures and licensing regulations are followedCoordinate daily schedules and staffing to ensure ratio is maintained and make adjustments as neededMaintain first aid kits, excursion backpacks and child social resumesMonitor attendance checklists, sign-in sheets, medication and injury forms to ensure accuracyIdentify and support the developmental needs of children within the program (ex. individual program plans, developmental assessments)Provide suggestions, feedback and support to staff to enhance their professional development and quality programmingReview staff programming reports and provide ongoing written and verbal feedback Provide on-the-floor assistance with environments and program activitiesAssist with the enrollment of new clients and children including enrollment meetings, paperwork, first day introductions Assist with the orientation of new staff Communicate with parents regarding day-to-day child care information, needs and questionsCoordinate special activities such as library visits, excursions and public health/dental visitsCommunicate program needs/concerns/ideas to the ManagerMake nap beds daily and maintain nap lists and bedding suppliesCover child care ratio as needed- breaks, programming time, staff absencesAssist with kitchen duties in Cook's absenceAdministrativeAssist with maintaining monthly lists/reports as requiredAssist with the facilitation of meetings as required- staff, grant, parentAssist with the pick up of supplies as requestedAssist with licensing review preparationReview program newsletters and send to parentsAssume any required manager duties in Manager's absenceAssist with the pick up of supplies as neededSupervisionDelegate duties and direct ECE staff with program expectationsConduct formal and informal observations of staff and environments to evaluate performance and quality of programming Assist Manager with hiring and interviewing new staff Provide staff performance feedback to the Manager and assist with written performance evaluations and performance meetings Assist staff with conflict resolutionSupervise practicum students/volunteers *other duties as requiredDirect ReportsProvides direction to and supervises ECE staff along with the Child Care Manager.Salary Level/ClassificationThe annual salary for this position starts at $58,304.64 ($28.03 per hour) at Step 1 of the Child Care Assistant Manager (CAM) RODS wage category. This position is eligible for a monthly wage enhancement/top-up from the Ministry of Education. Pay periods are the end of day on the 15th of the month and the end of each month.Working ConditionsAs part of the Child Care leadership team, the Child Care Assistant Manager is expected to work the opening and/or closing shift of the centre, as agreed upon with the Manager, and be flexible with scheduling and hours of work to meet the needs of the program. Parking will be provided if required to use personal vehicle for work purposes.Our centre prides itself with a friendly, culturally diverse and family-like environment for our staff and families to provide a high- quality early learning experience for children and an enjoyable working environment for staff.Hours of work for this position are 8 hours per day Monday to Friday within the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, with an unpaid 1 hour break. All positions at RODS require a clean criminal record check. There is a 13 week probationary period included with this position and a cost-shared benefits package and a 3% employer pension contribution available to the employee after 6 months of employment.Application InstructionsWe thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please be able to provide three work-related references at the time of your interview. Please respond in confidence no later than 4:00 pm on December 4, 2025 to: link provided