First Years Child Care jobs

Munchkin Mansion is a childcare organization operating in the city of Saskatoon. We provide care for children from 6 weeks to years old (kindergarten).

We are currently hiring Center Director for our Daycare in Saskatoon. We are also open to applicants who are experienced teachers, self-driven and motivated individuals, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow into a management position.

Responsibilities and Duties

Some duties include (but are not limited to):

-Positively communicate with parents regarding their child and their progress.

-Meet and work collaboratively with the staff to cultivate strategic thinking about program effectiveness

- Training - ensuring all staff are fully trained in their responsibilities and the policies of the program as well as keeping staff up-to-date on the latest research in child development, safety precautions, and developmentally appropriate practices

- Conflict resolution - successful mediation of any conflicts that may arise due to the nature of work or the relationships between educators and / or families

- Building strong family connections - creating an environment that allows for strong family relationships to develop through open and proactive communication between parents and teachers. Organizing and hosting community events for teachers and families

- Mentoring and career growth - understanding the team's career goals and helping them make progress towards them for career satisfaction and longevity.

What makes you a good fit for our organisation:

• Professionalism, ambition and a desire to build strong trusting relationships across a diverse team, as well as with families and children
• An educational background in Early Childhood Education
• A deep understanding of how children learn and develop and how to create a high quality environment
• Amazing people skills, Keeping clients happy is our main priority!
• Experience with efficient and effective day-to-day operations at a center
• The ability to make informed decisions with an adaptable and flexible mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A focus on short-term and long-term goals
• A mindset and the skills to organize systems, plan work and motivate the team for excellence
• A growth mindset, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and expand your knowledge on brain development, executive functions and holistic growth for all children
• The adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences

Do you have strong leadership skills? Are you highly organized? Are you business oriented? Are you passionate about children and Early childhood Education? If yes, we are looking for YOU!

Why Munchkin Mansion?

• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for courses related to your field
• Paid Professional Development Days
• 3 weeks of paid vacation to travel the world
• A consistent paycheque because this is a salaried position
• Career growth, and promotion opportunities unparalleled with Munchkin Mansion
• Team building events, staff appreciation events and staff parties!
• Enjoy job security in a team you love!
• We take work/life balance seriously!
• 100% covered Health Benefits. include vision, dental, massage, acupuncture etc

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Saskatchewan Childcare Licensing.
• Early Childhood Education diploma or BEd from a recognized college or University
• Valid first-aid certificate (required)
• Current criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check (required)
• Reggio/Montessori experience (an asset)
• Minimum 2-3+ years of management experience, including overseeing all aspects of company management (an asset)
• Leadership courses (an asset)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have management role experience?

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• ECE Certification- Level 3 (required)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $29.85-$35.88 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person