Early Learning Centre Manager

Job Responsibility:

Position: Early Learning Centre Manager

Location: 2121 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford BC V2T 4H6(On-site)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Flexible, as per business needs (7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Mon - Fri)

Start Date: November 2023

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000/annum (flexible based on experience) + comprehensive benefits

Reporting to the Business and Strategy Management Team, the Early Learning Centre Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the daycare center. The role involves establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment for children and ensuring that education programs comply with government regulations.

Additionally, the position includes responsibilities such as staff management, training, scheduling, hands-on operations, collecting and reporting payments, and managing social media. The role will contribute to a growth plan aimed at expanding the business to multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Operations:

• Implement and supervise strategies and policies to ensure a safe environment for children and staff, including preventative maintenance and staff/management meetings addressing risks.
• Meet with parents and handle new enrollment registrations.
• Attend inspections and visits from licensing, health authorities, and other government bodies.
• Prepare weekly staff schedules and ensure compliance with staff-to-child ratios.
• Implement activities for children to promote their creative, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth.
• Communicate with parents about student issues, including behavioral or learning problems and daycare-related concerns.
• Provide shift coverage when needed.

Leadership:

• Support human resource functions under the guidance of the Business and Strategy, including recruitment, employee relations, health and safety, performance management, and discipline.
• Offer training and professional development for staff members.

Budget and Financial:

• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate the procurement and use of necessary supplies to ensure efficient facility operations.
• Maximize revenue by providing quality services and maintaining optimal occupancy and market rates.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with childcare licensing standards (BC)
• Review, develop, and implement policies and practices in alignment with relevant governing bodies.

Other:

• Maintain the confidentiality of information related to children, families, staff, financial arrangements, and results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

To excel in the Early Learning Centre Manager role, an individual must have and demonstrate the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development is preferred.
• Valid ECE BC license for early childhood educators(BC)
• A minimum of 5 years of ECE experience is required.
• I/T (Infant Toddler) Educator Certificate is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication in English, both orally and in writing.
• Leadership, direction, support, and motivation abilities.
• Independent work with limited direction.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain focus during hectic periods.
• Excellent organization skills for planning, organizing, and directing facility operations.

Innovative and creative thinking:

• Customer-service oriented.
• Empathy and understanding of stakeholder needs.
• Conflict resolution skills.

Other Requirements:

• Criminal record check and vulnerable persons search.
• Willingness to work the hours necessary for effective facility operation.
• Preparedness to respond to emergency situations.

Why Join Us?

Tiny Scholars is more than a licensed daycare in Abbotsford; it's a nurturing space where the magic of early learning and child development comes alive. We offer a diverse range of hands-on activities that empower children in their formative years. But we're not just a daycare; we're a close-knit community where families, children, and the neighborhood thrive together. Join us in this journey of growth, exploration, and togetherness!

What Sets Us Apart?

• Diverse Ventures: We've expanded into online education, real estate, private seniors' homes, and corporate branding.
• Collaborative Culture: Humility, transparency, and open communication are the cornerstones of our collaborative workplace.
• Empowered Teams: We believe in empowerment, learning from mistakes, and fostering critical thinking.
• Innovation & Impact: Our dedication to innovation and social impact drives our continuous growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person