Director of the Early Learning Centre NSCC

Title:
Director of the Early Learning Centre

Reports to:
Senior Manager, Childcare Division

Position Status:
FT, Permanent

Salary Range:
From $30.51/hour to $35.57/hour

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Office Locations:
NSCC Waterfront Campus, Sydney, NS

The YMCA of Cape Breton is seeking a dynamic and passionate ECE leader to join our team as Director of the Early Learning Centre in our new childcare facility within Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC).

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Childcare, the Director is accountable for the day-to-day operations and decision-making for the YMCA of Cape Breton's Waterfront Campus Early Learning Centre. The Director is responsible for ensuring all YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum requirements are met and exceeded while complying with the Education & Early Childhood Development Regulations and National YMCA Child Safeguarding Standards. The Director will also lead and support a team of ECEs and centre staff to deliver the safest and highest quality of care to our youngest learners at the YMCA.

The Director of the Early Learning Centre will:

1. Monitor and evaluate implementation of YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
2. Complete administration duties as required; including correspondence with provincial licensing staff, ensure all paperwork is in order for licensing inspections, support staff to ensure licensing regulations are being followed.
3. Consistently represent YMCA's values and mission; comply with all YMCA Policies, Procedures & Best Practices, Provincial Licensing, Child Safeguarding, and Health & Safety regulations.
4. Achieve registration targets by optimizing room capacities via parent tours and utilizing and managing waitlists.
5. Ensure high service standards and satisfaction ratings throughout all programs and achieve quality targets established through association goals and national standards.
6. Develop relationships with external partners to enhance care for children and families.
7. Participate in program delivery as a staff member in ratio.
8. Responsible for human resource management including recruiting, onboarding, training, timesheets, performance management, credential/safety checks monitoring, and mentoring of ELC staff.
9. Coordinate staff coverage for sick and vacation days and maintain a sufficient relief staff to ensure coverage.
10. Maintain child, staff and volunteer files in accordance with government regulations.
11. Respond to internal/external questions, and address/resolve parent, participant, staff, and volunteer concerns in a timely manner.
12. Create, coach and implement a training plan for new and existing front line and leadership staff, including professional development opportunities.
13. Facilitate monthly staff meetings.
14. Support and mentor student placements.
15. Identify grant opportunities and submit applications.
16. Manage and report on all grant applications for the ELC.
17. Provide input on annual budget financials and ongoing monitoring and variance reporting.
18. Complete annual staff performance reviews.
19. Engage and foster positive, collaborative relationships with parents, volunteers, staff, and community agencies.
20. Chair and participate in parent committee.
21. Lead by example in modeling YMCA core value system in coaching/developing and leading staff towards delivery on operational objectives and Y mandate.
22. Ability to assume other roles in the centre when needed.
23. Other duties as assigned by Senior Manager, Childcare Division.

Qualifications

1. Post-Secondary graduate in a related program
2. Level 2 or 3 Early Childhood Educator Nova Scotia Classification Required
3. Minimum 3 years in a management position
4. Strong working knowledge and experience in Early Learning, Child/Youth Development, Inclusion and Nova Scotia Childcare Licensing Acts and Regulations
5. Experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License or access to reliable transportation
8. Flexibility to work outside of regular work hours on an as-needed basis.
9. Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills
10. Food Handler certificate

Note:
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. They will also be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training, as well as successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

We offer:

1. Participation in Comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Plan
2. Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
3. Strong Work Life Balance Programs (15 Days Paid Vacation, 11 Wellness Days per year)
4. Discounted Childcare and Program Rates
5. Flexible work schedule

Apply Today

Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to *** by 4:
30 pm ADT Wednesday November 6, 2024. It is imperative that the cover letter and resume illustrate your professional competencies in relation to this position. Please reference YMCA-DIRECTOR-NSCC24 in the subject line and note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.