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Weldon Childcare Inc. is seeking individuals interested in the position of Director of our daycare for a one-year term.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, responsible, energetic and has the ability to work with children, parents, supporting professionals and staff.
The director during this time period will be responsible for internal forms, hiring of staff, creating work schedules, ensuring policies and procedures are met, etc. The Director will manage day-to-day operations and establish and sustain a positive learning environment for children. He/she will oversee the coordination of education programs that comply with local/federal regulations, ensure that facilities are maintained, and manage and support a complement of daycare staff.
The successful applicant should show an ability to manage all aspects of a daycare center, as well as strong leadership skills. They should have a love for children, and strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment for both children and staff. Early childhood development experience is considered to be an asset. The applicant must have or be willing to work towards his/her Early Childhood Educator Diploma.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children
Manage and coordinate activities and schedule with staff
Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations
Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies
Manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development
Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements
Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures
Communicate and meet with parents regarding their children and the centre's policies
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
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
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Early Childhood Education Skills
- 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
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in housekeeping duties
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- 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
- Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
Type Of Work
- Daycare management
Experience With Children Who Have Special Needs
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Day-care centre
- Child care centre
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
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