Early Childhood Educator Job in Edmonton, Alberta

Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Director pertain to the daily operation of the TTELC and include, but are not limited to, the following: ● Maintain a safe and positive work environment for children and staff. ● Ensure that programs and services meet the TTS Board approval and childcare licensing policies and guidelines, as required. ● Collaborate effectively with lead educator and educators, preparing program delivery, procedures, and policies. ● Investigate adverse incidents effectively. ● Ensure that staffing levels and scheduling requirements are met daily. ● Responsible for scheduling staff within the ELS, including vacation and leave arrangements. ● Leading staff meetings and managing morale-building programs for staff. ● Conduct performance reviews for all staff and direct reports. ● Build and maintain secure electronic files for all children and staff ● Prepare documentation and reports as needed. ● Maintain the highest level of compliance with all governing bodies. ● Responsible for leading emergency preparedness drills as required by law. ● Ensure that the TTELC is operated within the annual budget. ● Deliver operational and financial reports to the TTS Board as needed. ● Engage effectively with stakeholders, including the board of the Talmud Torah Society. ● Conducts research, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services. Requirements ● Level 3 early childhood educator. ● Possess the ability to respond calmly to stressful situations, be proactive, and resolve conflicts. ● Able to demonstrate the ability to manage a busy, high-quality program. ● Ability to work with an accountant to build, interpret, manage, and balance a budget. ● Able to create strong working relationships with others, both inside and outside the center. ● Strong communication skills. ● Proven competency with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). ● A minimum of three years’ experience as a Director or Assistant Director is an asset. ● Experience working with children 1 - 12 years of age an asset.