At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team while managing daily operations at our vibrant childcare centre.
- Company: Join Edmonton's largest childcare provider, dedicated to modern education and employee growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid sick days, vacation, health benefits, and discounts on childcare.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values inclusivity and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3 years of childcare experience and strong leadership skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?
- We are Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider
- Oursize and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatchedcareer potential including management and support roles
- Youwill be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facility
- Employeeshave access to our commitment to professional development
- Youwill become part of the change towards modern childcare including Exploratory Education™, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learning
- Kepler Academy employees will be part of an organization that has a vast teamdedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including a Registered Dietician, Fitness & Music Teacher, Operations Support Team, Client Experience & Engagement, and Human Resources
In addition, at Kepler Academy you have anopportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supportsgrowth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positiveworkplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.
Our strong commitment to a supportiveworkplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler Academy Centres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a funworkplace!
If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excitedto hear from you!
What else is in it for you?
- Paidsick and wellness days
- Paidvacation days and additional stat holidays
- Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
- Employeeperks and discounts with local partnerships
- Paideducation and internal growth opportunities
- Employeediscounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40%
What do we need from you?
Assistant Directors will promote excellence inthe delivery of Kepler Academy’s core foundation.
You will promote and providea positive work environment, relevant feedback, communication to employees andfamilies, proper nutrition, and plan daily activities.
Working with the Centre Director, you willoverall be accountable for the management of daily operations, overseeing andleading the work of all staff at the childcare center and business results forthe centre and operate in a professional manner and ensure quality standardsare being met.
What will you do?
- Managethe overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities andactivities of the centre such as marketing and people management
- Operatein a professional manner and ensure Kepler standards are being met andcompliance is always maintained
- Provideoversight and direction to the employees in the centre
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including new employee onboarding and providingcareer development planning and opportunities
- Consciouslycreate a workplace culture that is consistent with the overallorganization's and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guidingprinciples, and values of the organization
- Provideeffective performance feedback
- Maintainemployee work schedules
- Ensurestrong relationships developed with families with regular ongoingcommunication
- Bepart of the community to build strong partnerships
- Maintaintransparent communication
You will possess the following
- Demonstratedability to lead, coach and develop a department and department staffmembers
- Provenleadership in promoting a positive workforce environment
- Strongwork ethic
- Excellentorganization and time management skills
- Excellentwritten and spoken communication skills
- Computerliteracy: strong skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn othersystems
- Solidknowledge & understanding of the Provincial Child Care Regulations
- Businessknowledge of basic economics, budgeting, accounting principles andpractices is necessary
- Required qualifications to work at Kepler
Academy
- Aminimum of 3 years Early Childhood experience in the Childcare industry
- Aminimum of 1 year in a management role is an asset but not required
- Postsecondary education in a business-related field, or experience withfinances and budgeting would be an asset
- Child Development Supervisor Certificateissued in the Province of Alberta, Level 3
- Standard First Aid Certificate / Level C First Aid Certificate
- Vulnerable Sector Police Information Checkissued within the past 6 months
Do you not meet the minimum requirements? Westill want to hear from you! We are always excited to hear from individualsexcited to be part of the childcare industry.
Kepler Academy welcomes people from allbackgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diversecommunity of Kepler Academy employees.
Kepler Academy is proud to be an equalopportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for allemployees and applicants.
Join our extraordinary team today and be partof a Top Choice Childcare organization!
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Childcare Assistant Director in Edmonton employer: Kepler Academy Inc.
Kepler Academy is an exceptional employer located in Edmonton, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for our Part Time Kitchen Helpers. With a strong commitment to professional development, competitive benefits including paid sick days, vacation, and discounted childcare, as well as a focus on health and wellness initiatives, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in shaping the future of childcare while enjoying a fun and collaborative workplace culture that values every team member's contribution.
