daycare coordinator

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Alberta is seeking a Child Care Supervisor to develop and implement programs supporting children's growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and relevant certifications including ECE level 3. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing excellent customer service. Benefits include health and dental plans. Work is on site and requires own transportation.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Life insurance

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• 5 years or more experience in child care.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for children's development.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers.
• Supervise activities of early childhood educators.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Google Docs

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Daycare

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Coaching
• Resolve conflict situations
• Provide customer service
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Establish administrative procedures
• Plan and organize daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Google Docs

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Organized

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits