Willowbrae Academy Crestmont is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and flexible Assistant Director!
Under the direction and supervision of the Academy Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for assisting in the coordination, supervision, and implementation of all aspects of the operation of the Academy, including admissions, operations, and programs. When the Director is absent it will be the sole responsibility of the Assistant Director to perform these tasks. The Assistant Director is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of direct child care and may be required to be in ratio from time to time. The Assistant Director will coordinate and run all after hour programs that the Academy offers, and is also required to perform other related tasks and duties assigned by the company.
Qualifications
Level 3 Early Childhood Education certificate with a diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, or acceptable equivalent
Standard First Aid and CPR
Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search
Minimum of three years relevant practical experience in licensed child care
Evidence of proficiency in administrative responsibilities
Experience in supervising employees an asset
Responsibilities and Duties
Professionalism
follow the philosophy of Willowbrae Academy program and be able to communicate its goals and objectives to others
attend regular staff meetings for the purpose of program discussion, pre-planning, staff communication and relations, individual child development assessment and general business
attend workshops, conferences and training sessions, and to join associations related to day care
keep all information pertaining to children, families, staff and the director confidential
demonstrate behavioral change as a result of constructive criticism and suggestions
Program Management
help recruit, orient and coordinate new employees and volunteers
develop and implement the program through direction, participation, and ongoing evaluation
facilitate the management of children's activities and routines
arrange evaluation and programming for children with special needs
supervise the activities of the staff and to ensure that the children's individual needs are being met by the program
continually participate as a member of the team with others in the academy, including director, teacher's aides, substitutes, students, volunteers, and parents; respect each individual's ideas, opinions, and suggestions.
Staff Supervision
delegate staff duties
communicate with staff daily, implement procedures for solving problems that may occur, respond to individual and group needs
make staff aware of changes in enrollment when they occur
inform staff on a daily basis of parental concerns regarding children
maintain personnel files
act as a resource for and work with staff members to ensure policy procedure and program needs are met
assist, advise and evaluate practicum students.
Health and Safety
implement monthly practice procedure for fire and other emergencies
assist in keeping a readily accessible and current list of phone numbers for contacting parents and emergency services
monitor and replenish first aid supplies when used
familiarize self with all safety rules and health practices regarding the academy and the children
Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Work Location: In person