Assistant Daycare Director - Summit Start Cityscape

Summit Start Cityscape; Calgary; Vor Ort; CAD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wage top-up from government

Health benefits

Paid flex days

Training & professional development

Staff events

Zusammenfassung

Summit Start Cityscape is seeking a proactive Assistant Director to support daily operations of our 24/7 childcare program in Alberta. You will lead across day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, ensuring safety, program quality, and staff development.

The role requires Alberta Level 2/3 certification, 2–3 years in a supervisory childcare role, and scheduling flexibility to cover all shifts. Competitive wage plus benefits are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Alberta Childcare Level 2/3 Certification.
• Minimum 2–3 years in childcare supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of Alberta childcare licensing requirements and health and safety standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adjust hours including evenings and weekends.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level B or C.
• Clear & Valid Criminal Record Check within the last 6 months.

Aufgaben

• Support and oversee daily childcare operations in a 24/7 centre.
• Provide hands-on leadership, staff supervision, coaching, and mentoring across all shifts.
• Monitor child supervision, health and safety practices, and program quality.
• Support staff onboarding, orientation, training, and ongoing performance management.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure consistent policy implementation.
• Assist with staff scheduling, shift coverage, and staffing levels.
• Maintain effective communication between shifts and document important information.
• Coordinate with the Director to ensure continuity of care during 24-hour operation.
• Address operational concerns and urgent situations as needed.
• Attend meetings, training, and coaching sessions beyond regular hours.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

Summit Start Cityscape is seeking a proactive, adaptable, and hands‑on Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our Cityscape childcare program.

Cityscape operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a 24-hour operational environment and adjusting their schedule to meet the needs of the centre, including evening, overnight, and weekend operations.

This position requires an engaged leader who can support staff across all shifts, maintain consistent program standards, respond to operational challenges, and ensure compliance with applicable childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Support and oversee daily childcare operations in a centre operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Provide hands‑on leadership, staff supervision, coaching, and mentoring across day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
• Monitor child supervision, health and safety practices, and overall program quality.
• Support staff onboarding, orientation, training, and ongoing performance management and professional development.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure consistent implementation of Summit Start's policies, procedures, and child guidance practices.
• Assist with staff scheduling, shift coverage, and maintaining appropriate staffing levels, including responding to staff call‑outs and unexpected absences.
• Maintain effective communication between shifts and ensure important information, incidents, concerns, and follow‑up actions are documented and communicated appropriately.
• Coordinate with the Director and staff to ensure continuity of care and consistent operational standards throughout the centre's 24‑hour operation.
• Address operational concerns and respond to urgent situations as required.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, performance discussions, and coaching sessions outside regular working hours when necessary.

Requirements:

• Alberta Childcare Level 2/3 Certification.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a childcare supervisory or leadership role is required.
• Knowledge of Alberta childcare licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and childcare program practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours and support different shifts, including evenings and weekends, based on operational needs.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR Level B or C Certification.
• Clear & Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector obtained within the last 6 months.

Compensation Includes:

• Competitive Wage + Government Wage Top-Up
• Paid flex days - Cause we all need to take a day off now and then!
• 100% employer‑paid comprehensive group health benefits program.
• Training & Professional Development.
• Super fun staff events and great culture.

Disclaimer:
We will only be reaching out to candidates who meet the required qualifications. The recruitment process involves multiple levels of screening. All shortlisted candidates will receive an email to complete their skills assessment in TestGorilla. Further steps in the recruitment and interview process will be determined based on the scores from this skills assessment.

At Summit Start, you’ll join a diverse, dynamic, and professional team where your leadership truly makes a difference!