Join HSCA as our Daycare Alternate Manager and help support the day-to-day operations of our licensed childcare program. We’re looking for a compassionate, organized Early Childhood Educator with Level 3 Certification and a minimum of two years’ daycare experience who enjoys mentoring others, supporting quality programming and creating a welcoming environment for children, families and staff.

Description

JobTitle:DaycareAlternateManager

Department:Childcare

Reportsto:DaycareManager

Hours:35hours/week,between7:30am-5:30pmwithsomeflexibility

Position Type:This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible

Salary Range:$37,500 – $40,600 (before top-up)

OrganizationDescription:

Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (HSCA) is a vibrant, inclusive community centre offering community-based programming, childcare, sports and recreation facilities, and private hall rentals for business functions and special events. HSCA is a complex organization which encompasses a wide range of programs and services delivered seven days a week.

PositionDescription:

This role supports the Daycare Manager in the day-to-day operations of Daycare program. Additionally, this position is the acting Program Manager when the Daycare Manager is absent to ensure the supervision and safety practices are being followed by staff while looking after the general well-being of theprogram.Thisrolewillmentortheteamandfostertheholisticwell-beingofeachchildwhilenurturing their sense of belonging and identity within safe, healthy and responsive environments.

What we offer:

- Threeweeks’vacationpayandten(10)wellnessdaysyearly(pro-rated)
- Flexibleschedule
- Lieutime
- Fullylicensedandwell-establishedfacility
- Freeparking
- Communityatmosphereinafunanddynamicteam

Duties & Responsibilities:

- ProgramDevelopment
- SupportemergingbestpracticestoensuretheDaycareprogramisprovidingavibrantand engaging experience for all children
- Provideguidance,observation,andcreateopportunitiesforself-reflectionandgoal setting with educators through documentation

- StaffLeadershipandCoaching





- Ensure all human resource and regulatory requirements are accurate and current for all Daycare employees (first aid, police clearance, etc.)
- Provideleadershipandcoachingto allDaycareeducators
- Trainneweducatorsduringprobationaryperiod

- ProgrammingandAdministration

- Registrationandorientationofnewchildrenandparents
- Completethestaffschedule (inabsenceoftheManager)
- Maintainascheduleofactivitiessupportingemergingbestpracticesinallclassrooms
- MaintainandupdateaccurateandcompletechildrecordsinaccordancewithHSCA policies and all regulatory requirements
- OverseeHealthandSafetyStandards
- Signofonmonthlysafetychecklistsandensuretheyaremaintained
- Provideonfloorsupervisionofchildrenasrequired,includingduringstaffabsences
- MeetandmaintainLicensingStandardsandRegulations
- Policyreviewswitheducators
- Financesanddeposits (asneeded)
- Preparationofgroceryorderinginpartnershipwithchildcarecook
- Oversightandupkeepofwaitlistinquiries

- RelationshipsandEngagement

- Maintainpositiveandprofessionalrelationshipswithchildren,parents,staff,andthe broader HSCA
- Maintaincommunicationwithparentinvariousways,includinginperson,throughparent board, phone, and email communications
- If both the Out of School Care Manager and Out of School Care Team Lead are absent, sub in as support Management for the Out of School Care Program

- ProblemSolvingandProfessionalPractice

- CollaboratewiththeManagerinhandlingchild/family/parentconflictsorconcerns
- Addresssituationsofchallengingchildbehaviour
- Followappropriateproceduresintheeventofaccidents andincidents

- Additionaldutiesasneeded

AboutYou:

We are seeking a confident, compassionate,



and adaptable Alternate Manager to support the Manager and the day-to-day operations of our daycare. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively,andremainscalmunderpressure.Theylovebeingamentorandsupportingfelloweducators while fostering a positive and cooperative team culture. This role requires someone who can creatively solve challenges, support quality programming, and represent the organization and its programs in a professional, positive, and welcoming manner, always keeping the wellbeing of children, staff, and families at the center of their leadership.

Qualifications:

- EarlyChildhoodEducationLevel3Certification
- Experienceinsupervisoryorleadershiprole (anasset)
- KnowledgeofAlbertaChildCareLicensingActs &Regulations;
- ValidCriminalRecordincludingvulnerablesectorscreening
- CurrentFirstAidandCPRcertification
- KnowledgeofandproficiencywithFLIGHTcurriculumplanning
- Positiveattitudeandfriendlydemeanor,andtheabilitytofollowandenforceprogrammingrequirements
- Excellentorganizationalandrecordkeepingskills
- FamiliaritywithKinderLogix(formerlyknownasTimesavr)orothersimilarsoftware (anasset)
- Minimum2years’experienceworkinginaDaycare

AboutUs:

At HSCA, we offer competitive salaries within the non-profit industry and exceptional work life balance. High quality childcare services are in the building with a discount for staff members, ensuring peace of mind while you work. Staff receive an HSCA membership including community discounts to several community businesses. There is free parking onsite for staff as well as access to our weekly Farmer’s Market. Our intention is to foster a sense of belonging and community. Join us and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling and balanced professional life.

Land Acknowledgment: WererespectfullyacknowledgethatHillhurstSunnysideislocatedinTreaty7territory,thetraditionalLands oftheSiksika,Kainai,Piikani,ÎyâxeNakoda,andTsuut’inaNations.WealsorecognizetheMétisNationof AlbertaandhonourtheIndigenouspeopleswhohavelongcaredforandbuiltcommunityontheseLands.

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