Vita Community Child Care Centre
Assistant Director Position
The Vita Community Child Care Centre is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director.
Closing Date: open until filled
Hours: Maternity leave Aug 1, 2024-Feb 1, 2026 Full Time
Salary: Dependent on qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is also available.
Description:
The Assistant Director is to work alongside the Director, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Vita Community Child Care Centre Inc. This includes, planning and implementing early childhood education programming and leading children in activities using all areas of development. It is the Assistant Director’s responsibility to provide supervision, leadership and support to the centre caregivers, assist the Director with annual licensing and maintain a working knowledge of ELCC on-line. This role is responsible for creating monthly newsletters and calendars, assisting with scheduling/staffing and social media information. It is also asked that this position remain aware of current events from the MCCA and report to the Board of Directors monthly.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Early Childhood Education Diploma – Level II or III in Management or equivalent combination of child care and managerial experience
- Previous experience working with children in a child care centre setting
- Up to date knowledge of licensing regulations
- Knowledge of The Manitoba Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety Act
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with excellent listening, coaching, training and motivating skills
- Strong problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
- Strong work ethic with superior organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate well in both written and oral English
- Computer literacy (including Microsoft Office applications)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information (both seen and heard)
- Current CPR training and First Aid Certificate
- Clear child abuse record check
- Clear criminal record check
– Must be in good health and fit to work in a child care centre
Please submit resume and cover letter via email:
Attention Jean Cortez VCCCC Director
vitachildcare@gmail.com
We thank all applicants, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.