Child Care Manager

Child Care Manager
Job Number # 
20271
Employer 
Ucluelet First Nation
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Tofino
Ucluelet
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jul 09, 2019
Apply By 
Aug 09, 2019
NOC Code 
0423
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Childcare Manager of Qʷayaciikʔiis ̓ Child Care Centre is a member of the Social Services Team of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ̣ Government and reports to the Manager of Social Services. The Childcare Manager provides leadership and direction in planning and evaluating daycare and afterschool/youth programs as well as management support and guidance for daycare/youth program employees. The Childcare Manager is responsible for ensuring an appropriate and effective level of internal and external communications on behalf of the program and works with other team members of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government to ensure compliance with relevant licensing and other laws and regulations. The Childcare Manager serves as a positive role model for other team members and for the children and youth of the program. 

Qualifications 

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or a combination of an ECE Diploma (Special Needs and Infant/Toddler License to Practice) with 5-6 years’ experience, after completion of a Diploma program, working in a Childcare Centre.

• Current Child Care First Aid Certification

• Medical Clearance and Up-to-date Immunizations

• Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and own vehicle

• Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License an asset

• Minimum three (3) year’s recent experience working in a daycare setting with Indigenous children, youth and adults in a Daycare setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience

• Experience working with Indigenous children preferred

• Experience in Child Care Centre Licensing regulations an asset

 

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to work with indigenous populations; Ability to create and manage work plans and budgets; Human Resource Management; Experience in proposal writing and reporting; Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their roles in working with children, youth, and families; Knowledge of issues and challenges of working with Indigenous Communities; Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, assess, problem solve and intervene appropriately in crisis situations; Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently when required; Demonstrated ability working with children and youth with various abilities; Excellent computer skills. 

How to Apply 

:Please submit your covering letter, resume and three recent employment references to the attention of the Director of Operations, by email (employment@ufn.ca), fax (250-726-7552), by mail (P.O. Box 699, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0) or in person (700 Wya Road, Hitacu, BC). For questions, call Ashley McCarthy, Administrative Coordinator, at 250- 726-7342, extension 205.

Thank you in advance for your application. We will be in touch with those who are shortlisted for an interview..