Daycare Centre Director- Sherwood Park

Kepler Academy was voted Edmonton's Top Choice Child Care Services from 2021 - 2025 and we are looking for a Centre Director in Sherwood Park to help continue our success!

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

• We are Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider
• Our size and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatched career potential including management and support roles
• You will be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facility
• Employees have access to our commitment to professional development
• You will become part of the change towards modern childcare including Exploratory Education™, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learning
• Kepler Academy has a vast team dedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including a Registered Dietician, Fitness Coordinator, Education and Quality Assurance Director, Operations Director, Client Experience, Marketing, and Human Resources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have an opportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

Our strong commitment to a supportive workplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler Academy Centres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a fun workplace! If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excited to hear from you!

What else is in It for You?

• Paid sick and wellness days
• Paid vacation days and additional stat holidays
• Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
• Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships
• Paid education and internal growth opportunities
• Employee discounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40%
• Professional Development and continuous learning

What do we need from you?

Do your colleagues describe you as a role model? Is it in your nature to motivate people around you and inspire them?

Kepler Academy is looking for leaders to fill our Centre Director roles who have a strong ability in creating a positive work environment, open communication, and supports their team's growth. Kepler Academy's leaders and their teams are the foundation of our organization so if you are someone with leadership insight, a desire to work alongside a team that strives to foster children’s sense of discovery and confidence with a rich learning experience, and someone who will strive to become a Centre Director, we invite you to start your next journey with Kepler!

What will you do?

Centre Directors will promote excellence in the delivery of Kepler Academy’s core foundation. You will promote and provide a positive work environment, relevant feedback, communication to employees and families, proper nutrition, and plan daily activities.

You will be accountable for the management of daily operations, overseeing and leading the work of all staff at the childcare center and business results for the centre and operate in a professional manner and ensure quality standards are being met.

Other Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the centre such as marketing and people management.
• Operate in a professional manner and ensure Kepler standards are being met and compliance is always maintained.
• Work with Human Resources Department on recruitment and retention strategy based on licensing requirements and centre needs.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the centre in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.
• Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary.
• Maintain employee work schedules including training, vacations, and paid time off, coverage for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
• Ensure strong relationships developed with families with regular ongoing communication.
• Community involvement and interaction to build strong partnerships.
• Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, email, and regular interpersonal communication.

You will posses the following:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a department and department staff members
• Business acumen
• Proven leadership in promoting a positive workforce environment
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Computer literacy: strong skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other systems
• Solid knowledge & understanding of the Provincial Child Care Regulations
• Business knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, accounting principles and practices is necessary

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years Early Childhood experience in the Childcare industry
• Previous experience in a management or assistant manager role is an asset but not required
• Post secondary education in a business-related field, or experience with finances and budgeting would be an asset
• Child Development Supervisor Certificate (two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Development or equivalent education from a college approved in line with Child Care Regulations)
• Standard First Aid Certificate, and Infant Child CPR
• Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check

Do you not meet the minimum requirements? We still want to hear from you! We are always excited to hear from individuals excited to be part of the childcare industry.

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization!

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