Infant & Toddler Program Lead - Team & Care Growth

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre in Vancouver is seeking an Administration lead to support daily operations in a child care center. You will follow policies, maintain licensing compliance, and supervise staff under the Program Manager.

The position emphasizes health and safety, staff scheduling, practicum coordination, and positive partnerships with families while maintaining confidentiality and best practices in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Educator and Infant & Toddler Certificate to Practice.
• At least 2 years experience working with infant & toddlers in a non-profit child care setting.
• Experience in a Supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of child care licencing requirements.
• Current First Aid certificate
• Consent to Criminal Record Check
• Ability to multi-task and reassess priorities throughout the day.
• Statement from medical practitioner indicating good physical and psychological ability to work with children.
• Ability to clearly accurately communicate verbally and in writing.
• Solid working ability with technology and applications.
• Proof of immunization and tuberculosis vaccinations
• Positive team player; flexible, punctual, reliable with good communication skills
• Strong ability to motivate and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Manager for the good performance and relations of the program staff, assistants, practicum students, volunteers, substitutes and students in the program.
• Ensure all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained
• Responsible for the scheduling of staff and substitutes and maintain required daily staff/child ratio.
• Liaison with Special Needs Worker, Supervisors, Manager and other stakeholders regarding activities involving the program and the center as a whole.
• Support families by establishing positive relationships and partnerships that support their child’s growth.
• Work with staff on the implementation and maintenance of child development plans.
• Develop, direct and supervise the daily program and activities for the children both in an integrated group and one/one setting.
• Work positively in a team, motivating, coaching and delegating work tasks to the staff team.
• Establish and maintain respectful, positive, collaborative, supportive working relationships with all co-workers.
• Conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

Early Childhood Educator and Infant & Toddler Certificate to Practice

First Aid certificate

Job description

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre in Vancouver is seeking an Administration lead to support daily operations in a child care center. You will follow policies, maintain licensing compliance, and supervise staff under the Program Manager.

The position emphasizes health and safety, staff scheduling, practicum coordination, and positive partnerships with families while maintaining confidentiality and best practices in early childhood education.