Day Care Program Director

Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed-non-profit daycare providing care for up to 49 children aged 1-6, operating in vibrant Vegreville. Our Program is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. We require a strong, energetic, fun-loving individual willing to work with an established program with specific emphasis on enriching the program, and providing a high level of quality care and support for children and their families.

Qualifications:

• Child Development Supervisor Certification
• Experience working with children
• Current First Aid Certification
• Supervisory/Management experience
• Strong HR, personnel, administrative and financial management skills including some experience with Sage, payroll reporting, invoicing, journal entries, reviewing and creating balance sheets and income statements will be considered an asset but not a requirement
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and oral skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the constant supervision, safety, and wellbeing of the children
• Ensure the program operates at all times in compliance with all child care licensing standards.
• Interact and participate in a constructive collaborative manner with the Daycare Staff and other partnership teams, including community partners.
• Participate actively in program planning, evaluation of curriculum, and inclusive programming for children ages ranging from 1-6 years
• Attends and participates actively in all programs, parental or other meetings as required, including Board meetings.
• Participates in ongoing professional development of staff and ensures all mandatory training for staff members is completed
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment is adhered to at all times
• Proactively manages enrollment and waiting lists to keep the centre at or near full enrollment to meet grant requirements
• Conducts ongoing performance reviews and individual coaching sessions on staff, as required
• Hires, counsels, and trains new staff, including HR and Health & Safety training.
• Ensure Licensing requirements are met at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person