Assistant Director, Infant Centre

**POSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INFANT CENTRE**

**DEPARTMENT: KOOKUM'S PLACE DAYCARE**

**SALARY/WAGE**:$31.00 PER HOUR

**POSITION TYPE**:PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Director of Kookum’s Daycare Centre, the Assistant Director plays a vital supporting role in day-to-day operations of the Daycare Program. This position ensures the delivery of a safe, developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive environment for children.

**Core Responsibilities**:
**Program Support & Delivery**
- Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement a high-quality preschool program
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development
- Ensure the provision of nutritious snacks and lunches in alignment with health and safety standards
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-equipped learning environment
- Create and share weekly and monthly activity schedules with families and staff
- Design and deliver culturally responsive and inclusive programming

**Staff Support & Supervision**
- Support the Director in supervising and mentoring daycare staff
- Provide day-to-day coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback to team members
- Offer input on staff performance evaluations and professional development needs
- Assist with addressing staff performance issues as needed
- Help assess training needs and recommend relevant learning opportunities

**Administrative & Family Engagement**
- Communicate regularly with families about programming, expectations, and children’s progress
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records for all children
- Support enrollment processes and fee collection
- Foster strong relationships with families and create a welcoming, inclusive environment

**Community & External Partnerships**
- Collaborate with outside organizations and agencies to connect families with additional resources and supports

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Step in as needed to support classroom activities and provide direct care for children
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the daycare program

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Certification**
- Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level III certification, or currently working toward Level III
- Clear and current background checks, including:

- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certification is considered an asset

**Experience & Knowledge**
- Experience working in a licensed early childhood education setting
- Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices
- Familiarity with emergent curriculum and play-based learning approaches
- Comfortable developing and leading engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and health & safety standards in childcare settings
- Experience supporting staff development and performance is an asset

**Skills & Abilities**
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and families
- Confident in documenting learning and planning from play-based observations
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Calm and capable in emergency situations; familiar with emergency protocols
- Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful environment for all children and families

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

Please submit a resume and a cover letter in one of the following manners:
3. Drop off in person to Reception at 304-181 Higgins Avenue

**We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

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

Pay: $31.00 per hour

Work Location: In person