Childcare Centre Assistant Manager

**Company description**

Kinderbees Early Learning Centre is a childcare centre located in the heart of the City of North Vancouver, with a total licensed capacity of 77 children: 36 infant/toddler, and 41 30-month to school age.

Our goal is to create a positive working environment that staff, students and parents genuinely love being a part of. At Kinderbees we believe that our culture and direction stem from the top and we want to solidify effective and positive communications among staff members as the centerpiece of this relatively new centre.

**Job description**

As Assistant Manager, you will work alongside the Manager and be responsible to maintain the set of policies, procedures, and training processes that set the groundwork for effective and positive communications among staff members. As a part of these policies and procedures, you will also be responsible to establish a developmentally appropriate environment for all children.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations including but not limited to financial, administrative, staff supervision, public relations, programming, parent, family and community engagement, health and safety and childcare duties. This position requires experienced and strong leadership, management, organizational and communications skills as well as a positive and flexible attitude. The ability to leverage the use of technology is an important asset.

This position is office based however you will need to assist in the classrooms when ratios require. On the job training of our operations will be provided by the Manager and you will be required to take on full responsibilty of the Centre when they are absent.

**Qualifications**
- Infant Toddler Certificate and ECE license
- A valid First Aid in Child Care certificate or equivalent
- Criminal record check will be conducted
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the early learning profession with previous supervisory experience
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

**Valuable Qualities**
- Strong Leadership, Organizational and Problem Solving skills
- Excellent communication skills - ability to motivate staff and have positive interactions with parents and staff.
- Intimate knowledge of Childcare licensing regulations and processes
- Ability to use technology including Microsoft Office suite, Quickbooks Online and HiMama App
- Ability to multitask and be flexible in a fast paced environment, with excellent time management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team, with mínimal supervision

**Responsibilities and Duties**:
Human Resources
- Hire, counsel, and train new staff members.
- Responsible for planning schedules of staff members, including the constant supervision, safety, and well being of the children.
- Resolve interpersonal conflicts among staff members, and/or with parents in a collaborative, constructive and positive manner
- Conducts ongoing performance reviews and individual check-ins and coaching sessions with staff, as required

Licensing
- Responsible for meeting licensing requirements including child-staff ratios
- Responsible to ensure a safe environment is maintained
- Responding to concerns raised by parents or licensing authorities in a collaborative, outcomes based manner

Operations
- Proactively manage enrollment and waiting lists to keep the centre at or near full enrollment.
- Follow up on all inquiries and conduct orientation for new families.
- Generate invoices for parents and monitor Accounts Receivable status
- Work with bookkeepers to capture expenses

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

**Salary**: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Infant Toddler / ECE Licence (required)

Work Location: One location