The 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 Director reports to the Regional Director and Management Team

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with staff to ensure and facilitate the smooth functioning of all aspects of the program in order to best serve the children and families
• Provides supervision, leadership and support to all program staff
• Ensures licensing requirements are met at all times
• Works along side the Staff to plan and coordinate monthly plans and curriculum
• Ensures all materials and supplies are ordered and communicated to 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
• Performing Staff Training, Orientation and Coaching

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 Level 2 or 3 - Early Childhood Educator Certificate (Level 3 preferred).
• Must have up to date Police Clearance
• Must have valid CPR and First Aid Certificate

** Must have own transportation

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