Manager for Nature Child Care Centre

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Manager/ Leader to support the developmental and emotional needs of children in a nurturing environment. The manager at Lexie's Little Bears child care oversees the daily operations of 4 early childhood programs on our 4-acre campus. This role provides leadership and support to staff, ensures high-standard and quality program delivery, and upholds licensing, safety and our reggio philosophy standards.

**Duties**
- Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of 4 outdoor, nature-based ECE/IT programs to ensure they are developmentally appropriate, safe, and aligned with Lexie's vision.
- Monitor day-to-day program operations, ensuring smooth transitions, consisitent routines and high-quality educational experiences in nature.
- Supervise, mentor and support staff of aprox 14 ece/IT members, fostering a positive, balanced and collaberative work environment. Oversee planned activities to ensure safety and engagement
- Support Staff to plan and implement nature based, Reggio-inspired,age-appropriate outdoor activities that support the children's physical, emotional and cognitive growth
- Create, manage and regularly update staff schedules to ensure proper coverage across all programs.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate staff coverage during staff illness and holidays
- Build strong relationships with families through consistent, confident and supportive communication
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to foster confidence and independence in the staff, the children and their families
- Communicate effectively/professionally with parents or guardians regarding their child
- Utilise tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word
- Oversee fee paymants, tracking, and communication with families regarding billing or payment-related matters
- Maintains a clean, organised, and safe environment conducive to our Little Bears standards
- Support staff with their questions, concerns and everyday programming by conducting regular team meetings, check ins and performance evaluations.
- Able to work in our office environment and step onto the floor when needed
- maintain compliance with knowledge of VIHA standards, licensing requirements, reporting methods, office/computer skills and all administration work
- directly comminucate with licensing, file reports, maintain licensing standards and assist during scheduled visits
- Implement all of our new student registrations and all parent facility tours
- plan and implement professional development opportunities for staff on our Pro D day
- uphold the highest standard of professionalism at all times
- Ensure outdoor spaces and all buildings are safe, engaging, well maintained and respected
- Support and coach staff in providing environemnts that are aesthetically pleasing and developmentally stimulating

**Experience**
- knowledge of the childcare business
- Experience working as a Manager
- Experience dealing with staff and standards of care
- Background in early childhood education ( 5 years plus)
- Proven caregiving/leadership experiences demonstrating patience, empathy, and reliability
- Familiarity with child development principles and safety protocols in childcare settings
- Managment of program records, attendance, incident reports, and all licensing documents
- Must be able to answer your phone outside of regular business hours
- report directly to owners daily

QUALIFICATIONS:
*A valid ECE certificate or higher

*Min. 3-5 years experience working as an ECE, supervisory or management experience

*Familiar with Microsoft office, including EXCEL. word and Gmail

*Strong communication and leadership skills, with confidence in decision making and team guidance

*Knowledge of outdoor, nature-based environments and a love for being outdoors in all weather

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

Pay: $30.00-$36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person