Area Manager - Vancouver, Canada - CEFA Early Learning

CEFA Early Learning

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled, seasoned, and motivated leader to join our team as Area Manager - School Operations.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, enriched early childhood education that will prepare children to succeed as they transition to kindergarten and provide them with skills for life.

CEFA Early Learning was established in 1998 and is Canada's leading private junior kindergarten for children ages one to five.

Our proprietary, award-winning curriculum is based on the latest research in child & brain development.

We are seeking an energetic leader with a passion for early childhood education to help us introduce the CEFA Early Learning program to more families across the country.

The Area Manager-School Operations will lead multiple in-school enriched, early learning programs.

They will have excellent problem-solving skills with a strong business acumen background in order to increase customer satisfaction and drive enrolment of schools.

The area manager will be CEFA Early Learning's liaison with our school Principals, Administrator, Teachers, and other school staff, as well as licensing agencies and representatives.

The Area Manager-School Operations will provide daily support to a team of up to 15 CEFA Early Learning Schools located in British Columbia and will offer ongoing leadership, motivation, and development.

They will be responsible for ensuring compliance with brand policies, elevating operational guidelines, coaching and communication. They will align our school teams and improve accountability of CEFA Early Learning brand expectations.

The Area Manager-School Support will act as the Early Learning ambassador, modelling and coaching staff to provide each student an amazing CEFA Early Learning experience.

Responsibilities:

Monitor Childcare Licensing Regulations while establishing a culture of staff professional development directly related to growing and learning
Knowledge of a comprehensive range of learning opportunities for students, including social responsibility, fine arts, athletics, global citizenship, and science
Develops and maintains a variety of effective decisionmaking processes that build consensus, commitment, and collaboration
Foster team building, a sense of one learning community, and a culture of continuous learning in an inclusive learning environment
Observes and supports classrooms on regular basis
Provides leadership, guidance and information to schools and staff based on CEFA standards
Fosters and maintains positive and professional relationships with Parents, children, staff, management, other CEFA schools and head office.
Oversees and coordinates the school's daily operations and administration.
Provides guidance on marketing activities and special events, including school tours, festivals, and community events.
Builds and maintains relationships with CEFA Principals.
Visits schools on a regular basis to perform systems checks and protocols and coach on improvements

Requirements:

ECE Diploma, Bachelors or equivalent education and experience
Minimum 2 years as a multiunit manager
Knowledge of childcare licensing regulations preferred
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork
Experience working in a fast paced, highgrowth, entrepreneurial environment is a plus
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize work and manage deadlines
Must possess excellent judgment, problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 2 years' management experience
Minimum of five years' Early Childhood Education (ECE) experience
Strong working knowledge of provincial and regional Public Health childcare laws relating to licensing
Current food handler's permit
Current first aid and CPR card
Ability to lift in excess of twenty (25) lbs
Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
Willing to complete a police background check