Job Title: Daycare Manager
The Prosserman JCC Early Childhood Education Centre is seeking a dynamic and experienced RECE to join our management team. This role oversees admissions and operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children aged infant to JK/SK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the admissions and enrollment process, including maintaining waitlists.
* Ensure all registration packages are complete and comply with regulatory requirements before a child's start date.
* Oversee recordkeeping, filing, and documentation management to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Coordinate AQI checks and procure necessary items to maintain compliance with the City of Toronto's standards.
Budgets and Operations:
* Manage payroll and expenses in accordance with finance department standards.
* Analyze staffing and budget needs to ensure appropriate management of ratios and operational standards.
Ministry of Education/Public Health Compliance:
* Ensure compliance with Ministry standards, including maintaining necessary documentation and adhering to licensing requirements.
* Implement and monitor standard protocols for safety, health, emergency procedures, and additional policies.
* Address any deficiencies identified during inspections and develop corrective action plans as needed.
* Keep policies and procedures up to date in line with evolving regulatory requirements.
* Conduct regular safety drills and promptly address any concerns.
Food Services:
* Collaborate with the caterer to develop cost-effective, high-quality menus that meet dietary restrictions and cater to children's nutritional needs.
Facilities:
* Manage inspections of indoor and outdoor facilities, coordinating facility-related concerns and overseeing maintenance and improvement work.
Marketing and Communications:
* Produce the daycare newsletter.
* Update external JCC Daycare communication platforms to ensure current information is available.
* Monitor Lillio emails to maintain effective communication with families.
* Create marketing briefs for the marketing department as needed.
Administrative Support:
* Maintain organized filing systems for all administrative documents, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with record-keeping standards.
* Assist with general office duties, including photocopying, scanning, and managing correspondence.
* Coordinate scheduling of meetings and appointments as required.
* Support the Director of Education and Assistant Director with administrative tasks as needed.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Act as the R-ECE Designate when the Director or Assistant Director is not on-site.
* Provide classroom coverage to maintain staff-to-child ratios when necessary, ensuring compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) standards.
* Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall functioning and success of the child care centre.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
* Minimum 3 years' experience in daycare administration.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization.
* Professional development opportunities.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [Director of Human Resources] by [Deadline]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.