Willowbrae Academy Childcare facility in NW Calgary is seeking a strong Assistant Director. Experience in Planning Emergent Curriculum and strong leadership skills are required for this position. Applicants should have the correct qualifications and be able to perform tasks in a timely manner while supporting staff. Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring that all Alberta legislative requirements are met with 100% compliance Motivates and leads staff through personal example regarding client relations, site cleanliness, program development, classroom leadership, health and safety practices, uniform standards, staff relations, and compliance. oversees staff development Maintains enrollment expectations through on-going communication with all families, accurate administration, agency promotion and hosting open houses Promotes open communication and teamwork with all staff through personal example and use of positive employee relations techniques Maintains positive community relations Accurately performs administrative tasks in a timely manner Performs other related assignments as required Communication: * Communicate the goals and objectives through information registration, forms and program discuss progress with parents on an informal ongoing basis. inform parents daily of staff concerns regarding their child and provide appropriate follow-up arrange parent-teacher interviews refer parents to appropriate professionals and other resources as needed Participate in individual or parent committee meetings yearly or more frequently as needed Program Management: * plan the gradual orientation of newly enrolled children develop and implement the program through direction, participation, and ongoing evaluation facilitate the management of children's programs and routines provide experiences which teach good health practices: physical, mental, dental, and nutritional. arrange evaluation and programming for children with special needs supervise the activities of the staff and to ensure that the children's individual needs are being met by the program Attend Open houses are required by Director Experience in the accreditation process. Respect each individuals’ ideas, opinions, and suggestions. Staff Supervision: * Guide staff regarding duties communicate with staff daily, implement procedures for solving problems that may occur, respond to individual and group needs make staff aware of changes in enrollment when they occur inform staff on a daily basis of parental concerns regarding children maintain personnel files act as a resource for and work with staff members to ensure policy procedure and program needs are met relay policies and procedures regularly to staff, and to ensure that they are adhered to Health and Safety: * maintain current first aid training and infant C.P.R. keep both the inside and the outdoor play area free of debris and structural hazards and keeps the equipment in non-hazardous condition. implement monthly practice procedures for fire and other emergencies. assist in keeping a readily accessible and current list of phone numbers for contacting parents and emergency services. monitor and replenish first-aid supplies when used. record accidents and injuries to Director. update which children have allergies and other conditions which require special care. familiarize yourself with all safety rules and health practices regarding the academy and the children. store dangerous or poisonous materials properly. release children only to authorized individuals. Class 4 Drivers License Guidance and Behavior Management: * provide positive guidance methods, such as positive reinforcements, redirection and positive language, and use each appropriately on a daily basis.