Director

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director’s responsibilities and duties include

Programming & Operations

• Ensuring the well-being, safety, and personal growth and development of children enrolled

• Supporting the ECE team with planning and implementation of programming 

• Providing oversight, direction, mentorship, and supervision to the staff 

• Managing nutrition, including menu planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation, in collaboration with the ECE team 

• Participating in leading programming as required (i.e. when staff are on break)

• Assisting children with all the necessary care routines as required (e.g. diapering, toileting, hygiene, etc.)

• Ensuring that employees and practicum students fulfill their duties under the code of ethics for Early Childhood Educators

Administration 

• Managing learner enrolment and waitlist 

• Coordinating all requirements for licensing renewals & quality standards assessments

• Maintaining accurate records as required for the operation of ART Preschool

• Handling matters relating to Human Resources, including staff performance management, in collaboration with the Board of Directors

• Reviewing, recommending, and implementing employee policy under the guidance of the Board of Directors

Finance & Centre Sustainability

• Managing the operational budget in partnership with the Executive and with consideration for available operational grant funds including maintaining accurate financial records 

• Reviewing bank statements monthly with the Treasurer 

• Participating in preparing annual operating budget with the Treasurer 

• Supporting the Board of Directors with grant-seeking and fundraising

Site Management

• Ensuring housekeeping duties are completed as required 

• Ensuring the site, both the building and grounds, are maintained in good and safe condition

• Working proactively with the board executive team and the landlord in communicating concerns and resolving any challenges related to the site

Communication

• Establishing and maintaining clear and professional lines of communication with the staff, Board of Directors, and families

​​​​​ Additional duties as agreed upon with the Board of Directors 

Qualifications and Experience

• ECE III Diploma or equivalent

• Two years experience with demonstrated child care centre/day home management with knowledge of licensing requirements and childcare regulations is preferred

• Ability to manage people and program budgets

• Professional written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, how to optimize the environment and preschool processes to ensure risk of illness is minimized

• Additional experience viewed as beneficial:

  • Experience with fostering creative expression through mediums of art, dramatic play, and music an asset Experience with outdoor education or forest school

  • Experience in non-profit or co-operative daycare

  • Experience in a Montessori or other discovery-based learning environment

  • Experience with supporting neurodiverse children

Required Additional Certifications, Security and Safety Documentation

• Original criminal record check (vulnerable sector) dated within 3 months of start date

• Current First Aid & CPR certificates recognized in the province of Saskatchewan 

• Safe Food Handling 

• Due to the vulnerability of some of the children being cared for, the successful applicant must be fully immunized (including for  COVID-19) and prepared to provide immunization records

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Some notes on the work context

• Small cohort (10 children) & small staff team (3 plus casual staff) - this creates a family-like setting that can sometimes be a challenge to lead

• Outdoor learning is a focus with an expectation that, weather permitting, children are primarily outside for the day

• Infection control protocols including screening for illness for both staff and learners and support for masking

• No electronic toys or screen time