A075 School Age Childcare Manager of Growth & Culture

A075 School Age Childcare Manager of Growth & Culture

Company: YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin

Work Type: Full Time

City / Location: St. Thomas, Elgin

Region: St. Thomas/Elgin

Contact Info: Interested candidates can apply by submitting their cover letter and resume via email to Jackie Anger, Director of Childcare at janger@ywcaste.ca

Posting Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to Sunday, January 12, 2025

The School Age Childcare Manager of Growth & Culture will support staff recruitment, retention, growth, and professional development within the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin. This dynamic role adds significant value to the YWCA Childcare Department.

This position collaborates with the department team to support staff performance and training initiatives. It plays a key role in the onboarding and coaching of quality Educators who provide care in the School Age Childcare Programs. The Manager will adhere to the YWCA School Age Childcare Program Statement and established safe work practices.

Core Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of “How Does Learning Happen?”, the Ministry of Education CCEYA, and Licensing Manual.
• Two years of experience in supervising, coaching, and motivating teams.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of best practices in onboarding, screening, and selecting preferred candidates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and other office software.
• Experience with planning and implementing childcare programs.
• High attention to detail and a client-focused mindset.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and public speaking skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management, adaptability, and decision-making abilities.
• Creative and innovative thinking with problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong sense of accountability and dependability.

Job Duties

• Oversee hiring, orientation, and staffing arrangements.
• Organize and maintain childcare staff files and credentials.
• Manage electronic HR filing for 100+ YWCA employees.
• Coordinate professional learning opportunities and staff engagement sessions.
• Act as the escalation point for staffing-related issues.
• Foster Educator team dynamics and enhance relationships within the team.
• Create and maintain Performance Improvement Plans for Educators.
• Attend staff meetings at both the agency and department levels.
• Plan events and staff appreciation activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations.
• Order and organize materials and supplies as needed.
• Enter staffing information on CCLS for Director approvals.
• Attend professional learning and community meetings as requested.
• Represent the Childcare Program as a member of the YWCA EDI Committee.
• Support staff evaluations and manage staff vacancies.
• Assist in updating policies and procedures.
• Create and promote job postings and advertisements.
• Promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
• Act as emergency on-call support for 10 childcare sites as needed.
• Attend childcare sites in St. Thomas & Elgin County on short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience as a manager.
• Passion for childcare and ability to immerse oneself in childcare programs.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to deal with people sensitively and professionally.
• High proficiency in computer software (e.g., Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, First Aid CPR (Level C), and Safe Food Handlers certificates.

Working Conditions:

• Work will be conducted at the office and require regular travel to all childcare locations.
• Outdoor program visits in all weather will be necessary.
• The position involves facilitating difficult conversations and public speaking for large groups.
• Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.
• Overtime may be required as necessary.
• Willingness to cover program vacancies if needed.