daycare coordinator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Rural area
• Day care centre or nursery school
• Daycare

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Coaching
• Resolve conflict situations
• Provide customer service
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Establish administrative procedures
• Plan and organize daily operations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Google Docs

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits