Job Description

SimplySmart Child Care Centre is looking for an experienced Assistant Site Director for our Oakville location. A key requirement is experience and positive attitude to start a new program.The Assistant Site Director should be able to easily handle the day to day operations of the child care centre, be able to proactively handle any issues that may arise. The successful candidate should understand and be able to implement the requirements set out by the Ministry of Education and Public Health.

Why choose SimplySmart?

• A dynamic organization that gives you the ability to grow and learn every day.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Opportunity for growth
• Beautiful & open facilities
• Explore Montessori and Play-based programs

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide staff with support and guidance in all areas of their classroom;
• Control the day to day operations of the centre;
• Assist in a classroom with an understanding of ratios and requirements;
• Identify the needs of the classroom with regards to set up and materials;
• Respond to emails in a timely and professional manner within 24 hours;
• Provide staff with feedback based on observations in the program;
• Assist staff in conducting parent/teacher interviews;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and coworkers;
• Participate in school special activities and celebrations;
• Provide quality tours to new families looking to enroll in SimplySmart child care;
• Ensure that the centre is clean and any maintenance issues are documented and reported for repair;
• Maintains a high level of professionalism at all time;
• Follows and implements health and safety through the uses of a variety of tools including daily observation forms, sanitary practices forms, medication forms, and the environmental assessment tools;
• Performs other duties as assigned;
• Maintains knowledge, skills, and abilities through on-going education and attends professional development courses and workshops;
• Ensure the program compliance with all Ministry and program's standards. i.e. CCEYA, CCMA;
• Responsible and independent.
• Creative, hard-working team player, energetic, and flexible.
• Have a very positive and professional attitude and be able to work and contribute to our school and community.

Qualification:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator designation (Required)
• At least 2 to 4 years of experience in a childcare environment teaching in a classroom.
• Experience working with children in a Montessori environment is an asset
• Standard First Aid CPR C+
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Immunization up to date (including a 2 step TB test)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00/hour to $24.00/hour