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The Saskatoon Early Childhood Education Demonstration Center invites applications for the position of Child Care Director. Our 62 space center serves families with children ages 6 weeks through five years. As a demonstration centre we offer a place to model, for the SIAST Early Childhood Education program students and other interested parties, the very best teaching and learning strategies based on current research. Our philosophy embraces the belief that children develop best by exploring the world around them at their own pace. Our curriculum emphasizes individual creativity and positive social interactions through play and emergent curriculum/project work. The Director will ensure that our mission and program philosophy are incorporated into all aspects of the organization.
Minimum requirements:
ECE Level 3 (ECE diploma or degree)
Recent relevant experience in similar/related position preferred
A capacity to give leadership to a large centre team and to develop management skills
Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of diverse cultural and racial backgrounds,
High level of professionalism, confidentiality and diplomacy.
Ability to work flexible hours within centre hours of 7:00 am until 5:30 pm.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
- Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members
- Plan and develop child care and nursery school programs
- Assess the developmental level of children
- Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve snacks
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Type Of Work
- Daycare management
Experience With Children Who Have Special Needs
- Children with behavioural issues
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
- Newborn
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Food Safe Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
- Reggio Emilio Approach to Early Childhood Education Training
- WHMIS Certificate
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Prepare budget
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Work Setting
- Child care centre
Ability to Supervise
- 16-20 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
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