Wildflowers Childcare Jasper AB Assistant Manager Childcare

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare center in Jasper is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Childcare to oversee daycare activities, develop engaging programs for children, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment. The role requires strong leadership skills, a valid Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Educator Level 3 certification, and the ability to work effectively with children, parents, and colleagues. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with competitive pay.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Educator Level 3 or higher certification.
• Valid CPR & Standard First Aid certification.
• Favourable Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Oversee planning, implementing, and supervising Daycare activities.
• Ensure safety and welfare of each child and staff.

Skills

Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Educator Level 3 certification

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Excellent oral and written skills

Ability to relate well to children and parents

Compassion and humor

Education

Secondary School (preferred)

Tools

CPR & Standard First Aid

Job description

Overview

Position: Assistant Manager, Childcare

Employer: Wildflowers Childcare, Jasper, AB

Pay: $30.82–$33.56 per hour

Job type: Fixed term contract; Temporary; Full-time

Location: Jasper, AB

Benefits: Employee assistance program; On-site parking; Paid time off

Responsibilities

The primary function of this position is to create, prepare and deliver developmentally appropriate, interesting and imaginative activities for the children attending our program. The successful candidate will be able to meet the needs of each individual as well as the needs of the group in their daily practice. It is essential for the individual to have excellent interpersonal skills and work effectively within a dynamic, innovative team environment. Experience and/or training working with children with diverse needs is an asset. In addition, this individual will spend a lot of time outside and fulfill some light housekeeping duties.

The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementing, and supervising of Daycare activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of children in the program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Manager will support early childhood educators in their daily activities, assist with developing programs and activities for children, and promote a welcoming and positive environment. They will also assist the Childcare Services Manager with the hiring and orientation process, employee performance reviews, and with the day-to-day operations of the programs. The Assistant Manager will build positive and respectful relationships with children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained.

In addition to general educator duties the Assistant Manager will: Ensure safety and welfare of each child, educators and visitors to the program; Coordinate staff scheduling; Support the educators with planning, documentation and understanding of Flight, Alberta’s curriculum framework; Ensure educators are designing and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children; Maintain close communication with fellow educators on the development and progress of each child, offering support and guidance if needed; Supervise, support and mentor all educators, practicum students and administrative staff; Participate in the hiring and orientation of new educators; Promote and maintain harmonious relationships between childcare staff; Encourage participation of all staff in problem solving independently; Participate in room planning sessions to ensure well-coordinated and effective service delivery; Deliver feedback and input to the manager for annual employee growth plans; Prepare monthly newsletters and correspondence with families; Organize, attend and participate in all staff meetings and team meetings; Maintain provincial standards and regulations and keep up to date with current child care philosophy; Initiate, establish and maintain a continuing positive and supportive relationship with families; Perform parent orientations for new to Daycare families; Explain the operation and functions of the childcare programs to parents, other educators and the community.

The rate of pay will be based on the successful candidates’ level of certification.

Qualifications

• Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Educator Level 3 or higher certification. (Level 2 is acceptable if working toward Level 3.)
• Valid CPR & Childcare or Standard First Aid;
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Favourable Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check.
• Understanding of Flight, Alberta’s ELCC curriculum framework is an asset
• Favourable Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Program planning and implementation
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Sound knowledge of child development
• Ability to work in a confidential environment
• Excellent team player
• Ability to relate well to children, parents, colleagues, and community
• Compassion and humor
• Demonstrated ability to supervise children

The successful applicant will potentially work at both the Daycare and Out Of School care programs simultaneously.

Education: Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Start date: as soon as possible; End date: December 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension

Application deadline: 2024-12-30

Expected start date: 2025-03-01