Supervisor

Little Kitchen Academy is the first of its kind Montessori inspired cooking academy for students ages three through teen. We are focused on providing a safe, inspiring, and empowering space for children to identify, develop and refine their senses. Through joy, mindfulness, and learning we are creating a foundation for a healthy lifestyle through responsible eating choices from scratch to consumption.

Little Kitchen Academy St Albert is looking for a Manager who loves working with children and have a passion for living a healthy lifestyle.

Little Kitchen Academy is the first of its kind Montessori inspired cooking academy for students ages three through teen. We are focused on providing a safe, inspiring, and empowering space for children to identify, develop and refine their senses. Through joy, mindfulness, and learning we are creating a foundation for a healthy lifestyle through responsible eating choices from scratch to consumption.

**Role and Responsibilities**
- Scheduled to work 40hrs/week ( Full-Time, Evening and Weekends as required)
- Executing our core values every day, every class, every student (Health, Delight, Joy, Mindfulness, Learning, Empowerment, Inspiration).
- Function as the Lead Instructor for 2-3 classes per week.
- Employee Management including: discovering, interviewing, hiring, training, maintaining, and holding the Instructors accountable for being on time and prepared for their shifts, presenting a kind and thoughtful lesson, and working as a team.
- Building classes/sessions into our registration platform every season.
- Adjusting class offerings and tailoring them as needed based on age interest.
- Working with LKA Owner to build the Seasonal Curriculum Plan; keeping in mind the season/special needs/allergies.
- Preparing and placing an order for ingredients, paper products, and small wares needed to execute the Seasonal Curriculum Plan each day. This includes receiving product, demanding quality, organizing the fridge and pantry and maintaining supplies in the First Aid kit.
- Building relationships with schools and like-minded businesses to join and support the LKA Giveback Program.
- Responsible for social media engagement and marketing
- Working with LKA Owner to maintain and build a strong group of instructors.
- Working within budgets and sending invoices to bookkeeper.
- Updating/upkeep on permits/inspections and servicing of appliances (when necessary).
- Cover shifts if unexpected absences in staffing occur.

**Skills and Qualification**
- Experience in teaching Montessori philosophy of education is preferred
- Early Learning Educator Degree, Nutritionist, Culinary Arts, Business Development Management or relevant 2-year degree preferred
- Experience in leading and managing team members.
- Maintain effective communication and working relationships with children, parents and staff members
- Proficiency in Google Workspace ( Docs, Sheets, Slides etc)
- Creating brand experience on social media is desirable
- Proven ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of different audiences.
- First Aid, CPR, AED Training Certification (including for Adults & Children)
- Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check
- WHMIS Certification
- Food Safety Certification
- Proof of vaccination for the Covid-19 required

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

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$42,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative: 5 years (preferred)
- Management: 2 years (preferred)
- Montessori: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person