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**DAYCARE DIRECTOR - Full time position available**

Are you passionate about early learning and child development? Do you want to be part of a team that values your voice, and your contribution to the growth mindset of an early learning program? Bright Days Premium Child Care is currently seeking a Daycare Director to join our team in our brand-new, state of the art, facility in beautiful Canmore.

The Daycare Director plays a crucial role in the management and operations of Bright Days. This position assists the company in overseeing all aspects of daily operations, management, planning, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in our care. The Daycare Director supports a positive and nurturing environment, fostering the growth and development of both children and staff.

**Qualifications**:

- Level 3 Early Childhood Education and Development Diploma, or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with children in a professional child care setting
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, and a desire to build meaningful working relationships with the team
- Excellent organization skills to prioritize workload, in order to achieve results in a constantly changing environment
- Strong knowledge of Alberta Licensing rules and regulations
- Dependability and reliability
- CPR / First Aid Certification
- An Alberta approved food safety certificate course (or willingness to obtain)
- Police Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

**The following skills would be considered an asset**:

- Additional experience or training in management, human services, psychology, or social work
- Experience with implementing a FLIGHT or Montessori curriculum
- Experience with Lillio (formerly HiMama) reporting software
- Fluency in a second language

**Responsibilities**:

- Plans, organizes, directs, and manages the day to day operations of the child care facility
- Develop and implement curriculum and educational activities for children
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and staff.
- Responsible for ensuring that all relevant legislative requirements are met with 100% compliance
- Motivates and leads staff through personal example regarding client communication, site cleanliness, program development, health and safety practices, and compliance with Bright Days policies and procedures
- Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate qualified staff members and oversees staff development
- Ensures the site is ready for business with all necessary supplies and equipment, including ongoing supply of adequate supplies, and that all facilities are maintained to required standards.
- Maintains enrollment expectations through on-going communication with all families, accurate administration, advertising, open houses, and waitlist management
- Promotes open communication and teamwork with all staff through personal example and use of positive employee relations techniques
- Maintains a positive presence in the community
- Resolves parent complaints through open and honest communication, documentation, and training with staff members
- Resolves parent complaints through excellence in customer service and adherence to Bright Days guidelines and efficient follow-up
- Manage day-to-day administration, including staff scheduling, payroll, subsidy requirements, and financial reporting.
- Performs other related responsibilities, as required
- Participate in budgeting, financial management, and other administrative duties as required by the Employer
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding the children's progress, concerns, and any other relevant issues
- Fill in for Early Childhood Educators in the classrooms when required to meet children to Educator ratios

**Why work for Bright Days?**
- Bright Days is a forward thinking child care company with a holistic approach to child care, focusing on social and emotional learning, early childhood development, as well as inclusivity, diversity, and equity in child care
- Competitive compensation package, including health, dental, vision, and paramedical benefits
- Staff housing may be available, if relocating
- Employee Assistance Program
- Government wage top ups, in addition to salary
- On-site child care provided
- Paid vacation/personal days
- An inclusive working environment
- All meals and snacks are prepared by a chef and catered to the facility
- Opportunities for ongoing professional training and development
- Job stability, with long term positions available
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement

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

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Frid