Program Director

Kids Connection is Currently seeking 1 trustworthy and reliable Director.

Why should you join our team?

At Kids Connection, We are passionate about our work and know that we are creating a positive impact in the community. Our staff feel welcomed from the first day they start and quickly feel a sense of belonging here at Kids Connection where we all bring our hearts to work.. If you are passionate about your work, want to make the community a better place, and develop your leadership skills this is the place for you!

What qualification are we looking for?

At Kids Connection we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration

• Post-secondary diploma in a related field
• Director Certification (Required)
• Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a management role
• Police Information Check
• 3 professional references

Experience

• Supervisory experience, including human resources functions such as recruitment, hiring, coaching and termination
• Leadership experience (within a child care environment preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to fluently use the entire MS Office suite
• Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing Kids Connection according to its core values
• Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence
• Excellent customer services skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively as a team to achieve optimal results
• Self-motivated with the ability to direct personal performance to achieve desired results
• Ability to work without constant direct supervision
• Knowledge of State Child Care Act and Regulations
• Leadership skills

What qualities do we look for in a Kids Connection staff member?

Our staff model and are committed to the following competencies:

1. Commitment to our Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of Kids Connection

2. Diversity: Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring a richness to Kids Connection

3. Philanthropy: Demonstrates a personal responsibility for Kids Connection

4. Leadership: Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes

5. Outcome Thinking: Visualizes, understands and articulates Kids Connections outcomes and formulates strategies, plans and actions for achievement

6. Quality Focus: Ensures Kids Connections programs and services are superior

7. Teamwork: Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness

What does this role look like at Kids Connection?

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Daycare/Before & After School Care program. Responsibilities include:
Provincial Licensing Regulations

• Adhere to license plan for site(s) responsible for
• Ensure site compliance with all licensing regulations at all times
• Review licensing standards on a quarterly basis
• Participate in licensing visits/annual reviews
• Resolve areas of non-compliance immediately, under the guidance of the Senior Site Director and Childcare/or Before & After School Care Program owners

Kids Connection Child Care and Child Protection Policies and Procedures

• Responsible for ensuring all policies are implemented and adhered to at the program site(s).
• Notify owners of any updates or concerns regarding policies
• Provide any suggested updates to the owner

Standards and Procedures

• Attend all core trainings on curriculum
• Complete assigned monthly checklists as indicated
• Ensure Educators are completing weekly observations on play partnering, programming and classroom environment
• Ensure Educators attend core trainings; act as a mentor for Directors and Educators through role modelling curriculum standards at all times.

Communication & Relationship Development

• Act as first point of contact for school administration regarding any questions, concerns or issues about the site/program.
• Attend quarterly meetings with Manager and each site’s administration to facilitate open and honest communication.
• Work collaboratively with Licensing Officers at all time
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all families, children, school staff, Kids Connection staff and the community
• Ensure Kids Connection policies related to professionalism are reviewed and followed (e.g., Social Media, etc.)
• Keep personal conversations to a minimum while in program with participants; ensure confidentiality in all situations
• Listen to and treat all people respectfully, bearing in mind their values and background * Share staff with other sites as needed
• Answers cell phone during shift and responds to all emails and phone messages within a 24-hour period
• Support Family Support Worker in connecting with any parents who would like his/her services
• Participate in coaching sessions with Manager
• Provide on-the-spot coaching with Educators during program time
• Consistently recognize the accomplishments of Educators
• Attend all Kids Connection staff meetings
• Seek to build relationships within your school, building the community to enhance program quality
• Keep Senior Site Director and/or Manager informed and aware of site operations, changes, issues and any other pertinent information at all times
• Attend and participate in Early Childhood Coalition meetings
• Attend Parent Engagement Meetings, taking a lead role as needed
• Attend other staff meetings as required

Seasonal and Summer Camp Programming

· Plan and implement licensed child care seasonal and summer day camp

· Assist in other Kids Connection camp programming as needed
Professional Development

• Provide professional development opportunities (external and internal) for educators.
• Encourage opportunities for leadership within staff team
• Hold monthly staff meetings that encourage relationship building between participants, connection to the larger Kids Connection and opportunities for recognition
• Seek out personal professional development opportunities through communication with Manager

Human Resources Functions

• Work collaboratively with Senior Site Director and/or Manager to recruit, hire, coach and/or terminate all Educators
• Schedule Educators accordingly to ensure licensing ratios are always maintained
• Arrange for coverage when Educators call in sick or book vacation
• Arrange for staffing if attendance numbers fluctuate through drop-in programs
• Ensure staff certifications remain current and up-to-date
• Provide Educators with a thorough orientation to their position and work site(s), including providing a copy of the Educator training manual
• Performance management of Educators, including annual evaluations and progressive coaching, if needed. Utilize Manager for support in these functions.
• Collect and verify timesheets by deadline, submitting to Manager for approval and processing
• Supervise all volunteers assisting with the program, ensuring they have met all Kids Connection of Medicine Hat’s requirements (e.g., training, child protection, etc)

Administrative Duties

• Provide stats/information to Manager to inform board reports
• Work collaboratively with Senior Site Director and/or Manager to complete accreditation reports
• Ensure all program forms are up-to-date and available at all locations
• Maintain records as per Licensing regulation

Other/Seasonal Duties
· Re-deployment to additional Kids Connection program such as; child minding, camp programs, youth and preschool programs, events, etc.

· Other duties as needed and assigned

To Apply:

Please apply with a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000-$60,000

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work remotely:

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $55,000 to $60,000.00 /year

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Director: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Criminal record check (Required)
• Director certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person