The Assistant Director provides and coordinates the necessary support, resources, supervision, and leadership to ensure nurturing care and education for young children in a group setting. This is in accordance with the program's goals and curriculum plans, aligned with the philosophy and policies of 1st Class, and in strict compliance with the Alberta Childcare Licensing Act.

The Assistant Director reports to the Director and the Regional Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with and supports the Director to ensures and facilitate the smooth functioning of all aspects of the program to best serve the children and families.
• Provides ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff.
• Support staff in their roles, addressing issues, and providing guidance to ensure smooth program functioning.
• Works closely with the program Director to ensure the efficient administrative operation of the program.
• Maintain full compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulations. Ensuring children’s attendance records are correct and child-to-adult ratios are always maintained, all administrative records (children and staff) are up to date.
• Assists the Director and ensures monthly licensing checklists are completed.
• Ensures the program is always in compliance with licensing and health regulations.
• Ensures and oversees checks of medication and medication forms.
• Ensures incident/accident reports are completed correctly and discussed with the Director.
• Supports staff with program planning and implementation.
• Fosters and maintains positive relationships while ensuring consistent communication with parents.
• Address parent concerns and discuss unresolved issues/concerns with the Director.
• Assists and ensures staff are observing children for indicators of potential learning or behavioral issues.
• Ensures program spaces are clean and always organized.
• Ensures that staff keep all toys and materials are clean, properly maintained and are developmentally appropriate for the age-group.
• Ensures all housing-keeping duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the management team and can competently perform the director’s duties in their absence.
• Performs New Staff Training, Orientation and Coaching.
• Flexibility to cover a shift different from the scheduled shift.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Director or management team.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a Level 2 – Early Childhood Educator Certificate.
• Must have up-to-date Police Clearance with vulnerable sector.
• Must have a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate.

Requirements

• Must have a flexible schedule and be available to cover shifts within the program.
• Strong Communication skills (both written and oral).
• Experience in managing a team of people is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Childcare Act and best practices
• Attention to detail with a focus on 1st Class mission and goals.
• Intermediate Computer skills, able to use all programs utilized by the company, i.e. Ms. word, Excel, Timesavr, HRIS system (Bamboohr), etc.
• Good organizational and time management skills are necessary to manage daily operations.

Professionalism & Professional Development

• Maintain confidentiality as defined by the 1st Class Confidentiality Agreement.
• Remain current on industry news, trends and childcare-related issues by participating in professional development or training opportunities and/or continuing education courses.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• A combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Lifting and moving weights ranging from 20 lbs. to 35 lbs.

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits 

• Childcare Discount.