Parkview Day Care Administrator

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

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