Daycare Center Assistant Director

Position: Assistant Director

Position Reports To: SVDC Executive Director

Commitment: Full Time. Full time is 30+ hours/week

Center Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm. SVDC is closed on all statutory holidays, which are paid days.

Position Reports To: SVDC Executive Director

Daycare Center Location: 2 Souris Ave. Oungre, SK S0C 1Z0

Base Wage: $24.12/hour, please Wage Top Up

• Wage top ups are not guaranteed and are offered based on the availability of the Ministry Wage Enhancement Grant.

Start Date: Immediate

Required Conditions of Employment

Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within the last 6 months

Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification

ECE I, II or III Certification that is valid in Saskatchewan

18 years of age or older and legally entitled to work in Canada

Duties and Responsibilities of the role, including but not limited to:

Assisting the SVDC Executive Director as required with daily operations of the center

Fostering a positive environment by responding to the needs of each child, utilizing developmentally appropriate teaching and techniques

Sharing the responsibility of planning, preparing and implementing programs and activities, including reading, storytelling, songs, art, dramatic play and physical activity

Ensuring programs operate in compliance with childcare licensing standards

Sharing the responsibility of maintaining the center and its equipment by cleaning, organizing, sanitizing and completing minor repairs

Guiding and assisting children in the development of healthy eating, dressing and toiletry habits

Establishing collaborative relationships with children, coworkers and SVDC Board

Providing guidance and leadership to the team in the absence of the Executive Director

Developing and maintaining relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians