Child Care

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Community Programs and Childcare, this position is responsible for the oversight of the assigned location YWCA Childcare Centres. The Director will lead a team of Assistant Directors and Early Childhood Educators to provide early years learning and school readiness. Leading with a focus on continuous learning while also encouraging a healthy team culture that encourages collaboration.

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Childcare, this position is responsible for the oversight of YWCA Regina’s Center for Play and Development location. The Director will lead a team of Assistant Directors and Early Childhood Educators to provide early years learning and school readiness. Leading with a focus on continuous learning while also encouraging a healthy team culture that encourages collaboration.

**Responsibilities**:
**Program Development**This position is responsible for the overall quality of programming being provided, including:

- Maintain high quality service/programming informed by best practices in the field
- Look for opportunities to refine and improve service where possible
- Identify and coordinate appropriate training opportunities
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant program development and ensure that staff are made aware of the information
- Ensure that the Agency’s philosophy and objectives are consistent with program delivery
- Develop strong relationships with YWCA childcare families and implement a family recruitment strategy
- Develop and maintain relationship with Ministry of Education - Early Years Branch and the assigned consultant.

**Administration**
- Direct supervision of program and program educators including hiring, coaching, training, direct feedback and role modeling, and fostering professional growth
- Foster strong and positive relationships at both front line and YWCA Centre Directors throughout the department to ensure program consistency, branding and support to YWCA families
- Maintain a presence in childcare locations for role modeling opportunities
- Identify and develop staff training and professional development plans for childcare tam
- Manage budget tracking, purchasing and receipt submission
- Assist with the annual budgeting process including projections
- Maintains current and accurate records of YWCA’s childcare financial transactions
- Maintains and reconciles childcare ledgers
- Monitor and submit Ministry granting opportunities
- Submit any ministry required reporting
- Administers the credit and collections policies

**Qualifications**:
A working knowledge of both administrative and program needs. A solid knowledge of early years education including:

- Two or more years of management experience, with proven administrative, supervisory, team building/coaching and leadership skills are essential
- ECE level 3 minimum - Saskatchewan certified
- Excellent oral and written communication interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Extensive experience program development and delivery, as well as advanced knowledge and understanding in child development
- Customer Service and relationship development
- Computer skills
- Ability to deal with high stress situations
- A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license
- First Aid/CPR current valid certification

**YWCA Regina Employment Benefits**:

- 4% Employer RRSP Contribution-set up by employee-after three months in position-no match required
- Employer paid benefits - option to enhance at mínimal employee cost - after three months in position
- 10 - Stat Holiday Days + 3 - YWCA Regina recognized days paid - annually
- Paid vacation days, accrued based on hours worked
- Paid sick days, annually - with carryover - based on hours worked
- Use of YWCA Regina vehicle fleet - for work purposes - with right credentials
- On site gym
- Casual dress code
- Volunteer opportunities
- Monday to Friday work week

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $34.40-$35.53 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-03