Acting Director

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Waverley Heights Child Care Center (WHCC) is currently seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to take on the role of Acting Director at our Centre. This full-time, permanent, position reports directly to the Centre’s board of directors and receives oversight from Early Learning and Childcare (ELCC) and the Childcare Learning Coordinator. This role is initially covering a leave and is intended to become an Assistant Director with mentorship into the full time permanent Executive Director role in the future.

WHCC is a not-for-profit organization that has proudly served our community with exceptional childcare services for the last 50 years. Our Centre, located within Waverley Heights, is licensed for 40 preschool spaces and 45 spaces in our school-age program. WHCC services AA Leach, Chancellor, RHG Bonnycastle and Viscount Alexander Schools.

WHCC is committed to fostering an environment that supports the holistic development of children—encompassing social, physical, emotional, cognitive, and creative growth. Thanks to a supportive and collaborative organizational culture, we proudly maintain many long term staff and enjoy very low turnover.

The successful candidate will oversee all operational aspects, including staff management, program development, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance. WHCC operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with exception of provincial statutory holidays.  Some evenings are required when facilitating staff meetings, AGM or training sessions for all staff.

The successful candidate will:

Provide Leadership and Mentorship: Foster a positive and supportive workplace culture by offering guidance, teaching and support to staff members, children and families.

Visionary: Work with the Board of Directors to implement technological and operational changes to support growth of the Centre and improve efficiency for staff and stakeholders.

Manage Operations: Oversee program management, organizational operations, financial oversight, human resources, and public relations with accountability and professionalism.

Develop and Implement Programs: Create and execute age-appropriate curriculum and activities that support the cognitive, social, physical and emotional development of children.

Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to all relevant regulations, licensing requirements, and safety standards to ensure the Centre operates smoothly and safely.

Engage Professionally: Interact effectively with children, families, staff, other childcare providers, and various levels of government to build and maintain strong relationships.

Essential Skills:

Financial Expertise: Strong financial knowledge with proven experience in budget development, financial analysis, and resource management.

Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks, including all ELCC reporting, subsidiary and licensing requirements.

Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and public speaking abilities, with a proven track record of building rapport and fostering relationships with professionalism and integrity.

Child Care Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of childcare regulations, best practices, and development.

Partnership Development: Ability to cultivate and maintain effective partnerships with school divisions, administration, vendors, and regulators.

Staff Management: Experience in supervising, training, and managing childcare staff.

Parent Communication: Skill in communicating with parents about their child’s development, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.

Technical Proficiency: Experience with computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office is required. The ability to be able to learn new program and help transition the daycare to new technology platforms is essential.

We offer:

Competitive wages

Paid vacation

Health Benefits and Pension plan

Employee Wellness account

Requirements

·         Must have ECE III, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a supervisor, assistant director and/or administrator in an Early Learning and Child Care setting.

·         Minimum 5 years' experience in a childcare or early                 learning setting.

·         Current First Aid and CPR Certification

·         Clear vulnerable sector check

·         Criminal record check

·         Child abuse registry check

Apply to: If this exciting opportunity sounds like you, please send in your resume and cover letter to WHCC board of directors at whcc.directors@gmail.com

We thank all who apply but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.