$23 · Child Care Manager

JOB SUMMARY As part of the Child Care Services Team the Tillicum Child Care Manager oversees all aspects of Out of School Care programming on site at Tillicum Elementary School including: enrollment, supervision of staff, program planning & delivery, and administration. The Tillicum Child Care Manager will work in collaboration with the Early Childhood Manager to maintain facility operation of Tillicum Child Care Centre. As this program operates in a busy environment within shared spaces there is also a strong focus on building positive, professional relationships with school staff and administration in addition to children and families, the broader team at BGCA, and the general public. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Operations • Over-see and participate in the day to day delivery of services to children, including all duties of front-line workers • Ensure adherence to all Child Care Licensing Regulations and BGCA policies • Ensure delivery of a variety of quality, age-appropriate activities that meet the social, cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs of children of all skills and abilities. • Effectively and positively communicate with families on a regular basis in a timely manner • Maintain program waitlists, distribute registration packages, and ensure orientation of new families to the program, the facility and staff • With the support of the Childcare Coordinator, participate in the recruitment, hiring and evaluation of front-line program staff • Using BGCA procedures, appropriately manage staff including dealing with any issues that may arise • Ensure that there is an effective method for the daily sharing of service delivery information • Assist the staff in arranging for substitutes, preparing plans, reporting, etc REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • A valid Class 5 license is required • A valid Class 4 license (or a willingness to obtain one within an agreed time frame) is preferred • Minimum of 19 years of age • No relevant criminal record • Valid first aid certificate • A degree in education, child care, social work or a related field, or an equivalent of education and experience is required • Experience in direct program delivery in the child care field, with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and related legislation and policies • Previous management experience • Demonstrated teamwork, strong, positive leadership and supervisory skills. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and G-Suite. • Excellent planning, time-management, organization, and administrative skills. • Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with children, staff, families HOURS OF WORK September to June: 35 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 am-5:30pm. It requires two days with split shifts for morning care (7:30-9:00 am). This position requires the manager to be on site in the Tillicum Child Care Centre but not in ratio for afternoon program hours. Administrative work is done on site. July-August: 37.5 hours per week during summer day camp. WAGE AND BENEFITS 23.00/hour to start. After a successful three-month probation period the wage rate will increase to 23.46/hour and the competitive extended health benefits package that BGCA offers will apply. REPORTS TO Childcare Coordinator TO APPLY (Please submit a resume with cover letter to) Burnside Gorge Community Association Attn: Hannah Holmes (they/them) Email: hannah@burnsidegorge.ca Fax: 250-388-5269 Mailing address: 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria, BC V8T 4T4