Manager, Child Care Operations (Chetwynd, Northern BC)

Job Title: Manager of Child Care Operations

Reports to: Senior Manager of Child Care Operations

Branch: Child Care - Northern BC

Salary: $73,500.00 - $81,500.00 Annually, which includes the Government Wage Enhancement (currently $6.00/hour for fully certified Early Childhood Educators)

Benefits: YMCA membership, paid sick days for yourself and family, 8% vacation pay (includes scheduled operational closures), paid training, full benefits package, 5% employer-matched pension, education and career advancement opportunities.

Terms: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with flexibility of change to meet the needs of the programs. Occasional evenings and weekends for training or YMCA events.

Location: Chetwynd, Northern BC - Peace River South

About the Role:

This position directly coordinates all programs and employees within Chetwynd and Dawson Creek. This requires daily check-in’s to ensure programs are operating at best functional level. Ensuring curriculum implementation, policies, and Licensing Requirements are being met. This position also requires direct supervision of the Child Care Coordinator and front-line staff in Dawson Creek, regular communication and weekly online check-ins are required to ensure the coordinator has all the required support and resources to successfully complete their job duties.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Supervise employees including onboarding, training, and mentoring, performance reviews and HR when needed. Communicate with families, complete necessary food and supply shopping, complete monthly attendance, prepare and maintain children’s and employee files, make at minimum monthly visits to Dawson Creek's programs (one Early Years location and one School age space) weather permitting. Overall responsible for the Operational Management of 5 physical locations and 125 licensed spaces, ensuring program financial viability by meeting registration targets retaining participants and planning for growth.

Qualifications of this role:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Educator or equivalent. Minimum three years direct child care experience, including successfully supporting children with diverse needs.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a leadership position

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and develop a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment across a large geography.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with parents, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Financial acumen and the ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Knowledge of early childhood education best practices and curriculum development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and child care management software.
• Training and experience facilitation using principles of adult learning.
• • Experience in opening new programs is considered an asset.
• Valid Child Care First Aid recognized in the child care licensing regulations.

Application Process

Posted Jnuary 14th, 2024.

Application deadline: Until Filled

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

The YMCA BC thanks all those interested in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.