Assistant Director - 1st Class Childcare

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

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 Director reports to the Centre 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 Directors 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

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.