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Join our team as Director of Childcare Operations (Day Home Agency Coordinator)!

About Us: Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes (southgatemedallion.com) is a leader in providing high quality child care and early learning in safe and enriching home settings - serving the Edmonton area since 1982. At Southgate Medallion, we're dedicated to providing exceptional childcare solutions for families across the Edmonton region. Our mission is to create nurturing environments where children can thrive and grow.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior leader to join our team as Agency Coordinator. In this role, you will play a vital part in overseeing our family day home agency operations, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations, and maintaining high standards of home-based childcare.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage day-to-day operations of the day home agency, including recruitment, training, and supervision of childcare consultants and 100+ day home educators.
2. Develop and maintain positive relationships with day home educators, families, provincial licensing officers, and community partners.
3. Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and standards set by provincial authorities.
4. Coordinate and facilitate training sessions and workshops for day home educators.
5. Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided by day home educators.
6. Act as a senior resource and support for staff and day home educators, offering guidance and assistance as needed.
7. Support the Board of Directors, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of childcare services.
8. Ensure accurate records and documentation related to day home operations.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Early Child Education or a related field.
2. Minimum of 15 years of experience in childcare settings, including at least five years of managerial experience.
3. Alberta "Level 3" Early Childhood Educator certification, or eligibility for certification.
4. Detailed knowledge of Alberta childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain and foster a positive “heart and mind” workplace culture where excellence, collaboration, and personal and professional development can thrive.
6. Strong administrative, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
8. (Knowledge of day home agency issues and considerations preferred).
9. (Financial management and marketing experience an asset).

Why Join Us:

1. Competitive pay and benefits.
2. Eligibility for childcare wage "top up" from the Government of Alberta.
3. Flexible and collaborative work environment.
4. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
5. Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families.
6. Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence in home-based childcare.

How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Thank you for your interest in the position!