Program Manager Early Years

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

Job summary

A leading childcare organization seeks a childcare manager in Vancouver to oversee operations and ensure high-quality programming that meets safety standards. The role involves staff management, community engagement, and fiscal oversight, requiring ECE certification and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Requirements include ECE certifications and safety training.
• Leadership in managing childcare staff and programs.
• Strong communication and community engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of licensed childcare programs.
• Manages human resources, including recruitment and training.
• Develops and monitors budgets and program finances.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum Development

Family Engagement

Education

Basic ECE + Infant and Toddler Certification

Food Safe Level 1

Basic First Aid (Formerly OFA)

Childcare First Aid

Special Needs Certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Oversees the daily operations of licensed childcare programs, ensuring compliance with the BC Child Care Licensing Regulations and Health and Safety standards.
2. Collaborates with leadership and staff to ensure safe, high-quality programming that aligns with the BC Early Learning Framework (ELF).
3. Supports curriculum development, facilitates family engagement, and encourages educator professional development.
4. Manages human resources, including recruitment, orientation, training, performance management, supervision, and staff scheduling. Supports professional development initiatives.
5. Ensures adherence to VSOCC policies and procedures, escalating concerns as needed.
6. Maintains high-quality indoor and outdoor environments meeting health and safety standards, reports repairs and improvements.
7. Works with the Program Director to develop and monitor budgets, program finances, records, reports, and procurement.
8. Maintains respectful, confidential communication with families, addresses concerns, advocates for children and families, and supports family participation and events.
9. Builds positive relationships with community agencies, promotes VSOCC programs, and connects participants and staff to resources. Acts as a management team member overseeing program administration, policy development, agency initiatives, collective agreement matters, strategic planning, and other duties.

Qualifications

• Basic ECE + Infant and Toddler Certification
• Food Safe Level 1
• Basic First Aid (Formerly OFA)
• Childcare First Aid
• Special Needs Certification