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Melfort Daycare Cooperative Site #1, #2 and #3 are licensed for 105 children. The daycare is open Monday to Friday. The center will provide high quality childcare for infants, toddlers and
preschool children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
Required Qualifications: ECE Level 3 or a
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood; First
Aid/CPR certificate; Police Record Check including vulnerable sector check. Valid class 5 driver's license and reliable vehicle is required.
The Assistant Director is to work closely with the Director in developing and supporting policies, procedures, standards, and programs that enable employees to provide the best possible childcare.
The Assistant Director is also responsible for
serving as a role model to staff, follow childcare regulations, assist in development of Inclusion Program Plans, provide family support, and support the teen parent program. Other duties include: daily administration tasks, review sign in sheets, conduct and record fire drills, assist with budgeting and financials, communicate with the Board, attend Board of Director meetings, fill in as Director when needed and aid the Director in any other duties the Director assigns.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated skill in organizational planning and
leadership.
Excellent written, verbal communication and
interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in a wide variety of computer
applications: Excel, Word, Outlook, and other
programs. Experience with Sage 50 PRO is
considered an asset.
Ability to be proactive and creative in problem
solving and decision making.
Time management with daily duties and project
management.
Knowledge of Collective Agreements, Employment
Contracts, policies and procedures.
Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
Ability to participate within a team setting.
Full job description available upon request.
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 transportation
- 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 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 who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Children with a mental health disability
- Children with an intellectual disability
- 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
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
- Day-care centre
- Child care centre
- Before and after school programs
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
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