$25 · Childcare Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities: - Operation, coordination, and supervision of licensed childcare program, including staff, families, outside agencies and Island Health childcare Licensing; - Take on role of ECE, including direct supervision and program implementation, whenever necessary. Child Care Programs - Ensure Licensed childcare programs consider the health and well-being of all children as its highest priority and follows the Island Health childcare Licensing Guidelines; - Be alert and responsive to each child's physical, emotional, and social needs and provide direct supervision of children as required; - Treat all complaints/concerns with respect; - Keep parent packages, registration and all other necessary documents up-to-date; - Manage and maintain wait list, parent tours, enrollment and registration; Financial Management - Managing records and payments from families for parent portion of monthly fees; - Research and apply for grants for which the Oaklands Neighbourhood House and Little Acorn Care Centre are eligible for; - Review financial statements and operate the child care program within the approved budget; - Responsible for proper billings (Affordable Child Care Benefit, Child Care Operating funds, Wage Enhancement reporting and Supported Child Care wages); - Responsible for keeping accurate, up to date records, and streamlining payment processes for effectiveness. Human Resource Management - Recruit, hire, train, supervise, schedule and evaluate performance of program staff and volunteers; - Provide support to Executive Director and child care staff; - Update child care program job descriptions, program guidelines, and performance evaluation tools, as needed; - Conduct performance evaluations for staff and maintain human resource files according to Island Health licensing standards; - Manage staff attendance, absenteeism, disciplinary and labor relations issues in a timely manner; Other: - Other duties as required by the Board of Directors & Executive Director. Follow website link for full job posting