Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Meet the requirements under the Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program as ECE III or ECE II in training to become an ECE III
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate as prescribed by the Manitoba Child Day Care Standards Act
• Current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Previous experience working in the child care profession
• Minimum of one year of experience in leading a team, staff supervision and training
• Working knowledge of office productivity applications (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Commitment to a collaborative team approach to service delivery
• Knowledge of The Community Child Care Standards Act
• Knowledge of The Family-Centred Approach
• Physically ability to use low chairs and to lift, transfer, feed and toilet children
• Physically able to wash and disinfect toys and move small furniture and child care equipment
• Able to participate fully in the overall care of individuals according to accepted practice (e.g. transfers, lifting, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Circle of Security, Attachment Theory)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates the regular provision of children's daily programming experiences
• Facilitates regular reviews of the daily programs that will stimulate the development of the children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth
• Leads the process of effective individualized programming in consultation with the appropriate outside agencies or professionals with the knowledge and support of the Coordinator, ensuring that standards related to individual reviews, objectives, data and individual/group schedules are met
• Take a major role in programming in regards to observing. Documenting planning, developing, and monitoring (fieldtrips, organizing supporting, evaluating, motivating)
• Ensures programming is anti-bias curriculum, inclusive of children with additional support needs, medical supports and allergies as well as being congruent with established policies and procedures
• Ensures daily programs stimulate the development of the children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth. Ensures the health and safety are considered at all times - cleanliness of rooms and hallways. Guides the team in developing plans for indoor and outdoor space usage
• Assists teams by directly supporting during times of crisis and understaffing
• Adheres to and promotes compliance with the policies of the Centre and the requirements of the Manitoba Child Day Care Standards Act and licensing requirements
• Facilitates appropriate behaviour management and guidance techniques according to River Road Child Care policies: Positive Reinforcement, Redirection, Positive Language and Circle of Security
• Actively pursues knowledge and development in early education and "Best Practices" through attending assigned workshops and seminars

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

• Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a Condition of Employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health and Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym, professional development training opportunities and affordable staff parking.