Early Childhood Educator in Etobicoke, Ontario

RELATED SKILLS & ABILITIES  Over 10 years progressive Customer Service experience  Excellent leadership and management skills  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and QuickBooks  Ability to delegate responsibilities where appropriate  Strong verbal and written communications, creativity, interpersonal skills, time management, and organizational abilities  Team Player  Ability to effectively probe to identify root cause of issue using sound judgement  Solid analytical and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task efficiently and productively  Self-motivated and ability to think outside the box  Adaptable to different environments and styles of leadership  Skilled in working with persons and diverse cultural and economic backgrounds QUALIFICATIONS  Registered with College of Early Childhood Educators – Renewal Nov. 2017  First Aid and CPR up to date  Working knowledge of the CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen?  Food Handlers Certificate  Certificates in AODA, Respect in Sport, and Supervisors Health and Safety WORK EXPERIENCE MANAGERIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE:  Experienced in starting childcare centres (Furnishing and design of classrooms for approvals, Development of policies and procedures, and Liaison with the Ministry of Education, Public Health and other governing bodies)  Recruiting and training of staff, students teachers and volunteers  Maintain all financial records relating to the centre including but not limited to staff working hours and monthly childcare fees  Maintain an accurate inventory of materials and strategically manage budget  Maintain up to date records of children including, skill based development, medical forms and attendance records  Marketing and advertising of childcare program through website, flyers and brochures to maximize enrollment  Conducting staff probationary, annual reviews and regular feedback forums to facilitate high staff performance  Develop and organize workshops and training for staff in the areas of curriculum, programming, health & safety and behaviour management  Manage different elements of staffing such as up dated schedules, maintaining accurate staff records and scheduling staff regular staff meetings  Collaborate with staff to develop and implement creative child programs that are age appropriate  Liaison with families to create optimal childcare environment with regular communication through various medias such as emails and newsletters  Kindly address parent concerns and respond in a timely and appropriate manner to their inquiries  Model and uphold all organizational philosophies