Assistant Program Director (Out of school Care)

Job Description

Job Description

The Assistant Location Director provides and coordinates the necessary support, resources, supervision and leadership to ensure the provision of nurturing care and education to young children in a group setting, in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the program, with the philosophy and policies of 1st Class and in strict compliance with Alberta Childcare Licensing Act.

The Assistant Location Director reports to the Program Director and Management Team

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with and supports the Director to ensures and facilitate the smooth functioning of all aspects of the program in order to best serve the children and families
• Works with the Director to provide supervision, leadership and support to all program staff
• Ensures licensing requirements are met at all times
• Works along side the Director to plan and coordinate monthly plans and curriculum
• Ensures all materials and supplies are ordered and communicated to Director/Management for approval
• Consults, supports and provides guidance to staff in evaluating and revising programming as required
• Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parents
• Provides supervision, support and leadership to the children
• Ensures program spaces are clean and organized at all times
• Ensures all toys and materials are clean, maintained and developmentally appropriate at all times
• Ensures they know the number of children in the program at all times as well as their names and details of their interests and important family unit information
• Prepares and maintains program for Licensing and Health
• Performs other related duties as requested by the management team
• Is aware of all Location Director duties and is able to competently perform each in the Location Director’s absence.

Qualifications

• Must have a flexible schedule and be available for all hours that the program is open and be available to cover shifts within the program
• Must have a minimum Level 2 - Early Childhood Educator Certificate (or enrolled to complete)
• Must have up to date Police Clearance
• Must have valid CPR and First Aid Certificate

** Must have valid drivers license

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of our staff and the children.