Active Play Coordinator - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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OUR PASSION IS CHILD CARE, OUR SECRET IS PEOP LE.TOPP KIDS Out of School Clubs (1533948 Alberta Corp.)APPROVED BY: Cody Topp – C.E.O.DATE APPROVED: June 7th, 2021REVIEWED: AnnuallyJOB TITLE:Active Play CoordinatorMAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:As a Active Play Coordinator, You will work closely with your home locations’ Front Line team of educators aswell as the teams of multiple TOPP KIDS programs to create a rich environment and community for children,families and staff to reach their full potential. You will ensure all TOPP KIDS brand standards and best practicesare being accomplished daily and executed with excellence. You will be assigned a rotating set of portfoliosthroughout the school year, concentrating on specific core outcomes while working with children to developunique activities, events, and interests as well as portfolio specific tasks to help the program achieve licensingand brand standards. Tasks will include (but not limited to) planning, supervision, safety, cleaning, licencing,maintenance of brand standards, administrative tasks, meeting the needs of the children, and communitybuilding of the program. While doing this, you will develop positive relationships with our families, staff andcommunity stakeholders.Above all you must ensure that the program is are maintaining a high level of FUN & EXCITEMENT forchildren, educators, and families, and focus on the GROWTH of every child in the program.PORTFOLIOS:The Physical Literacy / Music & Movement Portfolio- your role is to ensure planning and preparation of any andall Physical Literacy / Music & Movement acctivities daily focusing on skill building as well as music, a weeklySection Audit (Equipment Audit) and Community Unity Documentation.The S.T.E.M. /Clubs Portfolio- your role is to ensure planning and preparation of any and all S.T.E.M activitiesfocusing on innovation and managing Kids Clubs as well as a Section Audit (Equipment Audit) and Daily SafetyChecklists.The Arts & Expression / Literacy Portfolio- your role is to ensure planning and preparation of any and all Artsand Expressive projects/ play, Literacy programming and promotion, the visual representation of learning (livingwall and learning stories) and any signage for the program as well as a Section Audit (Equipment Audit).Kindi Club Portfolio- your role is to ensure planning and preparation of any and all portfolio focuses throughouteach week, the visual representation of learning (living wall and learning stories) and any signage for the programas well as a Section Audit (Equipment Audit).Multicultural & Leadership integration - Every portfolio will be responsible for incorporating multicultural andleadership focuses into their programming throughout each week.

• See individual portfolios for further descriptions and duties

REPORTS TO:The job titles that this job incumbent reports to are: Program Coordinator, Room Lead, Regional Manager,Operations Manager and C.E.O.DIRECT REPORTS:Job tiles co-supervised by this job incumbent.FRONT LINE TEAM – ACTIVE PLAY COORDINATOROUR PASSION IS CHILD CARE, OUR SECRET IS PEOP LE.Practicum Students, and VolunteersQUALIFICATIONS:The minimum qualifications required to successfully perform this role:Early Childhood Education or related experience, a minimum of a Level 1 Alberta ECE Certification.ADDITIONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES NEEDED ARE:

• Strong supervision and leadership skills
• Strong relationship building skills with teams, families,

children and community.

• Ability to lead using TK Brand Standards and Best

Practices

• Adaptable
• Strong communicator, both written and oral
• Knowledge and familiarity with the jurisdiction of the

Alberta Child Care Act and child care Best Practices

• Possession of basic computer and technological skills,

especially Word, Excel, Adobe, and internet (preparationof documents in various formats such as PDF, Word, etc.,electronic file naming, uploading documents).

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company practices/

staff / or occurrences that may arise.

• Ability to maintain a routine, transitions, and expectations

effectively and consistently.

• Ability to be work with a limited budget and use

recyclables often as possible.

• Attention to detail with a focus on goals.
• Excellent follow-up skills and takes initiative.
• Ability to work with growth plans and constructive

criticism.

• Spirit of teamwork and professionalism
• Personal drive for self-growth and improvement
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to multiple

locations.

• Ability to convey a “Family Run Feel”.

All qualifications comply with human rights legislation.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:8 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYReflected in evaluationsPROGRAM SUPPORT/ LEADERSHIP

• Be a brand ambassador- Face of the company to families,

team members and community.

• Supports the “Daily Flow” routine and all transitions per brand

standard.

• Works with the Program Coordinator and Front Line team to

create a stronger program.

• Attends Meetings as needed.
• Follows the TOPP KIDS Administrative Calendar.
• Is counted in ratio for when/where needed.
• Maintains the tasks outlined in the portfolio daily.
• Fosters culture surrounding continuous communication,

growth and “Family-Run” feel with team.

• Accountable and takes pride in the program, its operations

and team.

• Leads children through planned and spontaneous activities.
• Builds respect through fairness and routine with the children.

PORTFOLIO & SUPERVISION

• Performs excellent execution of Every Face, Every Section,

Every Time You Walk the Floor.

• Preforms excellent execution of Active & Effective Supervision.
• Excellence in execution of your scheduled activities daily.
• Knows ratio numbers at all times
• Completes planning for the following week for Friday Portfolio

Planning Reviews with Program Coordinator

• Assesses and anticipate possible risks when planning activities.
• Takes the time every day to have one on one opportunities with as

many children as possible

• Uses planning time effectively.
• Incorporates multiculturalism and leadership opportunities into

programming weekly.

• Completes portfolio Section Audits and executing with

excellence.

• Actively participates in daily Pre and Post shift discussions
• Maintains photo and written documentation/reflection of

activities

• Follows up with the Program Coordinator and Room Lead on

Weekly Audits.

• Uses brand standard behaviour management techniques.
• Preforms excellence in execution of Active & Effective

Supervision

• Performs excellent execution of Every Face, Every Section,

Every Time You Walk the Floor.

• In charge of assigned portfolio specific duties.
• Ensures all safety and medication procedures are met and

well communicated.

• Knows and understands any individual chid needs, medical

conditions, allergies, custody orders, etc.SAFETY & CLEANING

• Oversees completion of all assigned Safety & Daily Checklists
• Completes weekly Section Audits.
• Ensures all safety and cleaning practices are being met.
• Knows emergency procedures at all times
• Constantly assesses and anticipates risks during activities

EVERY FAMILY LEAVES HAPPY

• Talk to every Family! – builds respect and trust.
• Fosters culture surrounding continuous communication and

“Family-Run” feel with families and community members.

• Effectively communicates with parents any child difficulties,

issues or action plans when acting as Supervisor.GROWTH AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Seeks continuous improvement of supervision and

development through asking questions and for support whenneeded.

• Focuses on the continuous growth of self and team members,

utilizing professional development opportunities and acting inOUR PASSION IS CHILD CARE, OUR SECRET IS PEOP LE.a mentorship role when needed, maintaining a culture ofgrowth for everyone.

• Always innovates new ideas to better the program.
• Attends all mandatory workshops and meetings

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

• Promotes the Early Childhood & Development sector as a

professional career using language commonly used acrossthe sector (i.e: Educator vs playworker).

• Promotes the use of brand specific practices to promote a fun

professional workplace. (buy into the cheesiness!)

• Catches team members “doing it right” and celebrates

publicly.

• Fosters culture surrounding continuous fun and excitement in

the workplace.

• Helps Program Coordinator plan staff events for culture and

moral building.

• Encourages continued growth of team members and self

through Professional Development Coordinator and furtheringeducation programs.

• Help Program Coordinator coach all practicum placements

and internships at the program.LICENSING & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Always maintains personal accountability for licensing and

brand quality standards.

• Actively ensures TOPP KIDS is involved in the community-

school, neighbourhood, city, etc. (e.i: Involving localbusinesses, associations, schools and community member, etc.PROGRAM QUALITY & MAINTENANCE

• Consistently evaluates the quality of the program and its

delivery to the families (parents eye view)

• Ensures program continues to use brand schedules, routines

and processes.

• Sets up and tears down of program daily and stores equipment

safely and in an organized manner avoiding damages.

• Consistently evaluates the quality of the program and its

delivery to the families (parents eye view)

• Ensures Section Audits are done weekly addressing any

program needs and actively restoring standards when needed.TIMESAVR, & REPORTING

• Ensures all hours worked are recorded properly and on time.
• Ensure personal profile is complete

Further tasks may be listed in the Room Lead Portfolio.WORKING CONDITIONS:You will work primarily at a school location, both indoors, and outdoors in an active setting. Between schoolhours you will continue to work in an office or at home setting and should be aware that some supervision mayalso be required on field trips during program time. Movement between program locations may be required tobest meet company needs.Travel may be necessary during shift and done so in a chartered bus between program and field trip locations.Shifts are typically split and can span from 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM following a general schedule (dependent on yourlocation and program needs) and may be subject to change throughout the year. Schedules must not exceed amaximum of 36 hours per week but flexibility may be needed (See contract for your scheduled hours). Break times arescheduled, and some shifts may be extended based on company needs.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements of the job are stated in this section. Depending on the position type, a variety ofphysical requirements may apply. Sections which need to be referenced are listed below:

• Strength Guidelines

In this role you may have to lift carpets and other materials, boxes of paper, or supplies which weigh approximately 20 -40lbs.

• Motion Parameters

In this role you may be expected to sit at a desk for long hours or stand in programs during your shift. Other commonparameters would be running, walking, playing floor activities with children, stairs, squatting, kneeling, or pushingfurniture.

• Vision and Hearing Requirements

In this role you may be required to spend hours in front of a computer screen and may be required to have the ability toread signs and documents, see across the span of a gymnasium or field and judge distances as well as actively listenduring child care supervision and program assessments.

• Psychological Demands

In this role you will be is expected to make both strategized and quick decisions, supervise and mentor children,problem solve, read or write, speak loudly/publicly, or interpret data as well as support both the professional andsometimes personal growth of individuals.You will also work closely with families and often hear their stories and act as a sounding board or support, creating acommunity of care around them. This at times may become psychologically taxing.OUR PASSION IS CHILD CARE, OUR SECRET IS PEOP LE.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AGREEMENTThe above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitatedby your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.Quick Apply

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