Program Coordinator - Child Care Department

City of Vancouver - CA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in Vancouver is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee child care operations, support diverse families, and manage budgeting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, considerable supervisory experience, and effective communication skills. This role promotes a diverse workforce and accommodates requests during the selection process.

Qualifications

• Considerable related ECE and supervisory experience.
• Experience working with children and families with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Britannia Child Care operations and budget.
• Support staff and families from diverse cultures.
• Develop and monitor budgets and perform evaluations.

Skills

Child care program planning

Effective communication

Criminal Record Check

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

First Aid training and certification

Job description

Program Coordinator - Child Care Department

The Program Coordinator provides oversight of Britannia Child Care (onsite child care's) operations including budget and financial oversight, building and grounds maintenance, and the supervision of staff. They provide leadership, supervision and support to the child care centre’s Senior Supervisors and supports the work of the Child Care Manager.

Main Purpose and Function

The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Manager of Child Care Services and carries out their responsibilities within the purview of the collective agreement, Britannia human resource and child care policy and procedures, health and safety guidelines, government legislation, child care facilities licensing and any other relevant regulations or legislation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes visible and alive the mission, vision, core values and strategic direction of Britannia and the Child Care Department.
• Ensures that the child care centres operate in accordance with all relevant child care regulatory legislation, contracts, collective agreement and Britannia’s policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and acts as a mentor to the Senior Supervisors providing them opportunities to expand their leadership skills.
• Supports families from diverse cultures and provides a culturally sensitive curriculum.
• Provides direction and mentorship of quality programming that is collaborative, reflective, inclusive and inquiry based.
• Supports the 360-recruitment process, provides ongoing support, information, resources and training to child care centre staff, and conducts performance evaluations.
• Supports human resource and licensing issues, complaints, and investigations.
• Builds meaningful working relationships and communication with staff, families, board, licensing officers, community professionals, funders, Indigenous partners and community.
• Supports the Child Care Manager in developing budgets, monitoring centre budgets, assists with grant applications, reports to funders, and maintains financial records.
• Completes reports, promotion and advertising, keeps policies and manuals current, evaluates and maintains statistics.
• Maintains and prepares centre inventories and reports, ensures properties and equipment are maintained, and sits on the OH&S committee.
• Research new child care location opportunities, assist with new child care developments, and is involved in new child care set up.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to staff, clients, board and the organization.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education plus considerable related ECE and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• First Aid training and certification required.
• Experience working with children and families with diverse needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of early childhood education.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, techniques and practices involved in child care program planning, coordination and implementation.
• Sound knowledge of the fundamentals of program coordination and implementation.
• Working knowledge of the policies of the governing agency in relation to program coordination.
• Ability to recommend, plan and coordinate projects, activities and events within the overall program mandate.
• Ability to provide guidance and information to others on matters related to the program, and to monitor and evaluate program initiatives.
• Ability to organize, motivate and oversee the work of others engaged in delivering programs, and to recruit volunteers.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to develop and deliver training sessions, workshops and presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with a variety of individuals, community groups and agencies and to promote the program and its activities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to the work and to estimate budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Criminal Record Check

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.