Early Childhood Program and Policy Coordinator

**Willowbrae Academy Franchise Offices is currently seeking applicants to fill the role of Program and Policy Coordinator.**

The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Quality Assurance & Education and the Director Franchise Development to offer industry best practice program and policy support for the Willowbrae education system and Academies.

**The Program Coordinator will possess**:

- A current ECE license to practice;
- A current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check or willing to obtain prior to employment
- Educator experience with ages groups infant, toddler and preschool
- An understanding of Emergent, High Scope, Montessori methods of learning
- Considerable knowledge of Provincial Childcare Licensing
- Strong knowledge of best practices in Canadian Childcare
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Excellent research skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of fundamental operations of MS-Office suite
- Strong computer skills or ability to learn

**Responsibilities**
- Program Planning and Development
- Develop a quarterly work plan with timelines and submit to the management team
- Coordinate and implement a work plan to develop Willowbrae policies and procedures, program objectives, and program deliverables
- Report to and work in cooperation with the Director of Quality Assurance & Education and the Director Franchise Development
- Implement and provide guidance and support related to Policy and Procedure development
- Participate in the planning of Professional Development programs
- Prepare and submit new policy and process documents, including the research of provincial regulations and industry best practices
- Ensure clients compliance with regulatory requirements; and prepare audit reports
- Assist with Franchisee and Director training
- Assist with Franchise startup methodology and marketing
- Special Projects

**Expectations**
- Follow the philosophy of the Willowbrae Academy program and be able to communicate its goals and objectives to others
- Attend regular staff meetings for the purpose of systems improvement, design, and planning
- Keep all information pertaining to company software confidential
- Dress suitably at all times following corporate dress code policy
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of this position;
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Develop and maintain respectful, positive, and supportive relationships with all stakeholders
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Has a clear understanding of best practices relating to Licensed Childcare Programs, regulations, and policies.
- Keep current with policy, health and/or social issues, trends, research, and practice impacting Willowbrae Childcare Programs;
- Oversee and maintain policy and process documentation through proactive research and planning
- Be responsible, under the direction of the Director of Quality Assurance and the Director Franchise Development, for Policy development, identifying ongoing strategic initiatives, developing new procedures, policy documents, and procedure implementation.

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

**Salary**: From $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Early Childhood Classroom: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- ECE Certification (required)