Co-ordinator, daycare

Whycocomagh Lakeview Child Care Society in East Lake Ainslie, NS is seeking a self-motivated Co-ordinator, daycare. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time. Work schedule: Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
• The candidate must maintain daycare equipment.
• The candidate must supervise staff, trainees, or volunteers.
• The candidate must order supplies and equipment.
• The candidate must assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping accurate records.
• The candidate must observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors.
• The candidate must discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• The candidate must maintain knowledge of licensing regulations.
• The candidate must establish guidelines for behaviour.
• The candidate must attend staff meetings to discuss the progress and challenges of children.
• The candidate must establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• The candidate must plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
• The candidate must plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.
• The candidate must supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and assistants.
• The candidate must perform administrative and office activities.
• The candidate must administer first-aid and other assistance.
• The candidate must recruit and hire staff.
• The candidate must prepare funding and grant applications and proposals.
• The candidate must prepare budgets and payroll documentation.
• The candidate must maintain financial records.
• The candidate must complete reports.
• The candidate must prepare invoices and bank deposits.
• The candidate must plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• The candidate must prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board, and other meetings.
• The candidate must participate in staff meetings.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• Equivalent professional experience accepted.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a child care centre, a day nursery, or a crèches, probably the most formal childcare setting.
• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a Child Abuse Registry check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate will have access to on-site daycare facilities.

How to apply

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?