Job Description

We are looking for an educator to join our management team as Assistant Director of our Kids' Stop Auburn Bay location! Looking for an energetic, hardworking, dedicated individual for our program that cares for children 0-6 years old. We are open Monday to Friday year round 6:30am-6:00pm. This is a full program with a capacity of 103 children.

What You Need:

Level 3 Alberta Early Childhood Education First Aid & CPR Criminal Record Clearance Food Safety & Handling Certification Management experience (due to the size of the program, previous management experience is preferred) Class 4 Driver's License (must have or be willing to obtain; more details provided in regards to reimbursement)

What You Will Receive:

3 weeks vacation pay per year 2 paid sick days Benefit package Paid professional development days Company events Director team events and special activities and much more!
As Assistant Director you will be responsible for assisting with the day to day operations of the centre in a professional manner. Floor based position assisting with classroom ratio, training, support, and the program overall. This can be doing observations, assisting the classroom educators, assisting the children, break coverage, and more!. The Assistant Director will need to lead by example, maintaining a positive environment in all matters ensuring all employees follow and adhere to all policies and procedures.

As Assistant Director your day would include:

Classroom Guidance (ratio, classroom support, educator training) Parent Engagement Team Management (assisting with: training, hiring, guidance, reviews, etc.) Licensing Compliance Fire and Health Safety Compliance Team & Centre Activities Scheduling Assisting with Tours & Registration of New Families Classroom Observations and more!
Please note this is a management position, however the majority of the administration is handled by the Director and/or the off site administrative team. The Assistant Director is key to assisting with the team of educators, the children in our care, and being a positive ambassador in our community!

About Us:

Kids' Stop has been operating in the Okotoks and Calgary area for over 15 years and strives to provide an enriching and fun environment to the families we serve. Curriculum is educator and child led, with a focus on child interest learning. Great team of educators and dedicated families!

Mission Statement

We believe that each child is unique and our educators embrace that uniqueness!

Code of Ethics

Our first responsibility is to the children in our care.

We accept and respect each child as they are.

We believe that our services have a tremendous impact on the lives of the families we serve.

We believe that the centre is an extension of the family.

We believe play is an important part in early childhood education.

Apply today and join the Kids' Stop management team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Alberta Early Childhood Education Level 3 (required) Class 5 Licence (preferred) Class 4 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-01