Program Director

Kids Connection is Currently seeking 1 trustworthy and reliable Directors for a Maternity Leave Coverage. (1 Year Contract) Employment could continue after based on performance

**Why should you join our team?**

At Kids Connection, We are passionate about our work and know that we are creating a positive impact in the community. Our staff feel welcomed from the first day they start and quickly feel a sense of belonging here at Kids Connection where we all bring our hearts to work.. If you are passionate about your work, want to make the community a better place, and develop your leadership skills this is the place for you

Kids Connection also offers multiple other perks and benefits;
- Ongoing Leadership Development and Opportunities
- Opportunities for Training and Recertification
- Full Dental and Health Coverage package

**What qualification are we looking for?**

At Kids Connection we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

**Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration**
- Post-secondary diploma in a related field
- Child Care certification level 3 (required)
- Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level C
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in a management role
- Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- 3 professional references

**Experience**
- Supervisory experience, including human resources functions such as recruitment, hiring, coaching and termination
- Leadership experience (within a child care environment preferred)

**Knowledge & Skills**
- Ability to fluently use the entire MS Office suite
- Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing Kids Connection according to its core values
- Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence
- Excellent customer services skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively as a team to achieve optimal results
- Self-motivated with the ability to direct personal performance to achieve desired results
- Ability to work without constant direct supervision
- Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Act and Regulations
- Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Accreditation standards and processes
- Leadership skills

**What qualities do we look for in a Kids Connection staff member?**

Our staff model and are committed to the following competencies:
1. **Commitment to our Vision and Values**: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of Kids Connection

2. **Diversity**: Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring a richness to Kids Connection

3. **Philanthropy**: Demonstrates a personal responsibility for Kids Connection

4. **Leadership**:Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes

5. **Outcome Thinking**: Visualizes, understands and articulates Kids Connections outcomes and formulates strategies, plans and actions for achievement

6. **Quality Focus**:Ensures Kids Connections programs and services are superior

7. **Teamwork**: Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness

**What does this role look like at Kids Connection?**

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of 1-2/ Daycare/Before & After School Care program sites. Responsibilities include:
**Provincial Licensing Regulations**
- Adhere to license plan for site(s) responsible for
- Ensure site compliance with all licensing regulations at all times
- Review licensing standards on a quarterly basis
- Participate in licensing visits/annual reviews
- Resolve areas of non-compliance immediately, under the guidance of the Senior Site Director and Childcare/or Before & After School Care Program owners
- Report all critical incidents to owners

**Kids Connection Child Care and Child Protection Policies and Procedures**
- Responsible for ensuring all policies are implemented and adhered to at the program site(s).
- Notify owners of any updates or concerns regarding policies
- Provide any suggested updates to the owners
- Participate in Kids Connection Child Protection Team, as required by owners

**Place to Connect Standards and Procedures**
- Attend all core trainings on curriculum
- Complete assigned monthly checklists as indicated
- Ensure Educators are completing weekly observations on play partnering, programming and classroom environment
- Review and ensure Play in Action standards are me
- Ensure Educators attend core trainings; act as a mentor for Directors and Educators through role modelling curriculum standards at all times.

**Healthy Child Development Curriculum**
- Participate in Healthy Child Development training
- Adheres to all timelines set forth by Healthy Child Development Trainers
- Ensure all Educators receive this trai