Department: Community Services ( Doon Campus)
Vacancy Type: Administration-Full-time
Salary Range: $54,341-$67,926
Overview of the Position:
We require a qualified individual to join the department management team to handle the day-to-day operations of the
outlying childcare centres operated as part of the Early
Childhood Education Diploma Program.
Responsibilities:
- Work with department management team and
program faculty to develop and implement best practices - Maintain legislative and licensing regulations in accordance with the Day Nurseries Act and ensure the Board located centres are in compliance
- Ensure corrective actions identified by the Ministry are
acted upon quickly and current infection control methods are used with the Board located centres and Community Health directions are adhered to - Ensure staff are aware of and trained on the Occupational
Health and Safety Act and that a safe workplace is maintained - Model and encourage staff to use effective communication
skills - Facilitate communication between the Board operated child development centres,Waterloo School Board and Conestoga
- Engage staff to work cooperatively as a team to stay current in practices related to early learning and childcare, ECE course material
- Meet with parents of Board located child development centres to explain the direction of the department, share information, and problem-solve
- Ensure appropriate staffing needs are met
- Orient new employees to the childcare lab schools, ECE
department and Conestoga - Monitor ongoing costs within the centre
Qualifications:
- Two year diploma - ECE
- Registered in good standing with College of Early Childhood Educators
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Three years of experience in licensed child care
- Thorough knowledge of the Day Nurseries Act and evidence informed practices in early learning and child care
- Good organizational, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Computer literate
- Demonstrated ability to lead groups of
people
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