Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work in collaboration with employees, and relevant licensing bodies and community agencies to accomplish the objectives of Parkview Day Care
• Assist the Board of Directors in developing vision and a strategic plan for the daycare
• Review, revise and develop policies and procedures as required
• Determine staffing needs, recruit and hire based on the daycare’s personnel policies approved by the Board of Directors
• Provide management oversight and direction to employees during day-to-day operations
• Provide professional development opportunities for all employees
• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the daycare
• Oversee the financial viability of the daycare through budget management in the areas of fee collection, invoicing, purchase of services, monthly childcare fees, and balancing revenue and expenditures
• Provide accounts receivable and accounts payable reporting to the Board of Directors with respect to monthly cash flow
• Complete all financial documentation required by funding bodies
• Maintain all administrative and financial systems of the daycare, ensuring required reports and documentation are accurate and complete by required deadlines
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the daycare’s programs and services
• Work collaboratively with consultants from the Ministry, Province and support agencies as required
• Monitor enrollment, manage the wait list and fill all vacancies by promoting the daycare to the surrounding community and develop an on-going communication strategy
• Set specific organizational goals and outcomes under the direction of the Board of Directors
• Work with the Board to identify evaluate and address any risks to the daycare’s clients, staff, management, property, finances, goodwill and image
• Ensure the organization is in compliance with all provincial legal requirements
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to adjust style to communicate to different audiences (e.g. children, parents, staff, etc.)
• Work independently and with a team
• Demonstrate organizational skills, flexibility and problem solving
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• University Degree or College Diploma in Early Childhood Development or equivalent education and experience
• Must be registered, and in good standing, with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Ability to obtain clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (criminal record check) through the Police Department
• A demonstrated understanding of legislated requirements, including Child Care & Early Years Act, ELECT, Early Years Portal, How Does Learning Happen?, AQI, Wellington County Children’s Early Years Division Child Care Operating Criteria
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in childcare field as a supervisor, with administrative experience preferred
• Experience with licensing process through the Ministry of Education
• Experience with financial management, budget development, and basic bookkeeping
• Experience with Quick Books or similar accounting software preferred
• Experience with managing and supervising staff including hiring, discipling, conflict resolution, respective workplace policies, etc.
• Current First Aid and CPR level C
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Up-to-date immunization