Childcare Assistant Director – Kids & Company – North Vancouver, BC Full Time

Reporting to the Centre Director, acts as an integral member of the Kids & Company team who are responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of a child care center through the conscientious application of Kids & Company standards to achieve our mission statement: to provide quality primary and backup childcare services conveniently located near our children’s parent’s place of work. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work/life balance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Responsible for the assisting in the overall operation of the child care centre which includes staffing, parent tours/orientation, communication with head office and care of all children

• Assisting with the enrollment projections of the centre

• Mentoring, motivating, providing guidance and discipline, when required.

• Maintaining positive community relations

• Assisting with parent concerns and respond to parent questions

• Administrative duties

• Develop and implement child‐care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

• Establish guidelines for behavior

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with coworkers and community service providers working with children

• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and wellbeing of children

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Your provincial ECE certificate is required (IT certification is an asset)

• A minimum of 2+ years working in-classroom as an ECE

• Thorough knowledge of the CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT

• Updated CPR/First Aid

• Excellent Computer Skills (including Microsoft Office)

• A solid foundation of licensing knowledge and provincial childcare legislation

• Supervisory experience

Salary: Dependent on type of certification and experience

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Dental – frequent cleanings, x-rays, minor surgical procedures and post-surgical care

• Vision – eye exams

• Chiropractor, Osteopath, Podiatrist/Chiropodist, Massage Therapist, Naturopath, Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, M.S.W. Social Worker, Psychologist, Acupuncturist

• Prescriptions, hearing aids, orthopedics, travel insurance

• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

• We have opportunities for educational support and tuition reimbursement

• We currently have over 100 daycares across North America and are constantly growing!

• Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement

• Monthly health challenges to promote work/life balance with exciting prizes

• Enjoy 35% off our child care services and receive 20 days of FREE back up child care per year!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Licence:

• British Columbia ECE (Required)

Work remotely:

• No