Child Care Coordinator- Park House - Jobs in Park, MB

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*P.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca*Child CareEmployment OpportunitiesWe are growing!Now hiring YMCAPark House ChildCare CoordinatorWho we areRooted in Northern BC for over 50 years, the YMCA of Northern BC is acharity of over 400 staff and volunteers working together to strengthenthe foundations of our community through promoting healthy living,fostering belonging, inclusion, and connection, and helping children,families, and seniors thrive. We offer opportunities for personal growthand create social change through child care services, camp programs,community health services, employment services, recreation, and healthand fitness services.What you will doAt the YMCA people are our greatest asset and we are proud to be anemployer of choice. Working at the YMCA means you are part of a fun,positive team, in an environment of honesty, caring, respect,responsibility, and inclusivity. The YMCA is the largest not-for-profitprovider of child care in Canada and the YMCA of Northern BC is thelargest provider in the north, serving: Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fort St.John, Prince George, and Vanderhoof. YMCA Child Care is a home awayfrom home.What you will bringOur educators are passionate about creating lasting positive impact inthe lives of the children in our care from 3 months to 12 years. Our teamof professionals believe in play-based educational programming. We arenurturing, family-centered, and committed to our YMCA Playing toLearn™ and YMCA A Place to Connect™ curriculums. Our team memberspossess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and believein the power of teamwork.LocationYMCA Park House Care andLearning CentreHoursFull time – salaryWhat you will gain$47,500 – 54,000.00Phone, etcStarting 4 weeks annual vacationYMCA MembershipPaid sick daysSick days for family membersFull Benefits PackageAnnual YMCA Pensioncontribution of 5%Discount on child care (excludinginfant and toddler care)Opportunity to be part of a teamdedicated to quality child care*P.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca*Child CareEmployment OpportunitiesResponsibilities and abilitiesReporting directly to the Manager of Child Care Operations, the Child Care Coordinator is anenthusiastic, results driven member of the leadership team with a can do attititude. This personbelieves that every child matters and has a right to high quality and inclusive learning environments.Therefore, this person supports and coaches their team to ensure a safe, fun environment wherechildren are able to learn and thrive. The Child Care Coordinator is responsible for providing successfulleadership and management to the licensed child care programs at their assigned facility.Key Responsibilities:

• To provide successful leadership to the YMCA Care and Learning Centre
• The Coordinator is committed to achieving excellence in child care and makes a significant

contribution towards the advancement of qualifty child care in our community

• To spend within an approved budget, hire, supervise and terminate all staff and volunteers

within the Coordinator’s responsibility area in consultation with the Manager of Operations andthe Director of Child Care Services.

• Ensure that all systems meet Association standards of confidentiality, safety, quality, concern for

the environment and health and are in compliance with relevant government regulations at alltimes.

• Responsible for human resource management including coaching and performance management
• Accountable for the oversight to ensure quality delivery of YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place

to Connect training and implementation.

• Ensures high service standards and satisfaction ratings thoughout all programs. Achieves all quality

targets established through association goals and national standards.

• Ensures compliance with all municipal, provincial, regional and national YMCA initiatives. Ensures

that all centres are operating in compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulations at all times.

• Oversite of staff schedules including vation requests in order to ensure seamless operations.
• Familiarity and compliance with applicable legislation including Employment Standards, Human

Rights and Work Safe in order to safe guard the respectful and fair treatment of staff, volunteers,members, participants and all visitors to the facility.

• Meeting reporting requirements.
• Engages and builds a team dedicated to excellence in service.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Detail oriented, self starter and organized
• Excellent time management and teamwork abilities
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve and remain calm in an emergency
• Temperment, Ability, Character and Experience to guide staff in providing exceptional care
• Proven computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Office
• Curiosity, creativity and life long learner

Initiative:

• Works independently, making decisions and executing work with minimal support, in anenvironment with many urgent and competing priorities.

*Work Environment:**P.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca*Child CareEmployment Opportunities

• This position deals with multiple demands, deadlines and dealing with the day to day

interruptions

• Work involves a moderate amount of physical, mental and visual demands
• Occasional evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma in Early Care and Learning or a related field or combination of education

and experience

• Current License to Practice
• Experience in the development and leadership of an effective, engaged team, min. 2 years
• Experience in child care and child development
• Physical ability to do the duties required
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Clear Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Three satisfactory professional references
• Immunization record including TB test
• Current Child Care First Aid & CPR -C Certification

Compentencies**In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, thecandidate should possess the following competencies:1. Leadership/Coaching – Ability to direct and develop performance of others to achieve desired result.2. Negotiation/Communication/Interpersonal Skills Able to speak, write, listen and secure informationin a variety of settings. Ability to cooperate with others to achieve results. Ability to create and buildrelationships inside and outside the organization.3. Planning/Organizing – Ability to establish a clearly defined and effective course of action for self andothers to accomplish short and long term goals.4. Problem Solving – Ability to identify an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, determinepossible solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements and evaluates them.5. Service Strategy – Ability to identify the needs and wants of members/participants as a priority andrespond in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person’s YMCA experience.6. Initiative/Enthusiasm/Innovation – Ability to manage and lead in order to achieve and exceedidentified goals.7. Community Awareness and Understanding – Demonstrates and promotes a personal understandingof and appreciation for the vision, mission and values of the organization.8. Project Resource Management – Ability to manage a project from initial planning to completion.9. Strategic Planning/Visioning - Ability to visualize future direction and formulate strategies, plans andaction to achieve vision.*P.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca*Child CareEmployment OpportunitiesHow to applyThe YMCA thanks all those interested in this position.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Please apply with cover letter, resume, andapplication (found at nbc.ymca.ca) to:Lynette MikalishenDirector of Child Care ServicesLynette.Mikalishen@nbc.ymca.ca**By November 5, 2021 at 12:00pmJob Type: Full-timeWork Location: Multiple LocationsQuick Apply

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