Day Care Director

The daycare director will act as coordinate with staff and families in addition to working in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaison with Licensing and Accreditation officers and maintain compliance with them.
Assist in the collection of fees
Set and manage staff schedules and responsibilities
Support and assist educators in programming and observations for each group
Lead activities in the classroom that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Communicate effectively and respectfully with parents
Maintain staff and child records
Prepare for pre-accreditation process

Key Skills and Attributes:

Knowledgeable about licensing regulations, accreditation, and best practices for children
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision making skills
Ability to build positive relationships with families, co-workers and management
Demonstrated team work abilities and flexibility
Excellent organization skills and time management
Willing to learn, open to feedback
Experience with the Play, Participation and Possibilities Curriculum Framework is an asset, as a willingness to learn and grow in this way of working is required

Qualifications:

Child Care Supervisor (Level 3)
2 years’ experience in a leadership role in an early childhood learning and child care setting
Current Child Care First Aid with CPR
Current Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector search
Basic computer literacy

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