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    Director, Research, Diversity Institute - Toronto, ON, Canada - Child Development Institute

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    Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy.

    Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs.

    At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities' most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

    Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

    Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed.

    We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion.

    As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.

    Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

    We are seeking a Director to lead our Sherbourne Early Learning Centre (ELC) team in providing exceptional care and education for young children.

    You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of the ELC, nurturing a joyful, safe learning environment for children, inspiring and guiding the work of staff, and ensuring compliance with all regulations and legislated standards.

    You may be a Director at a Child Care Centre looking for the stability and rewards of a well-established organization with a strong operational support structure.

    Joining CDI is a chance to be part of a genuinely wonderful experience providing access to subsidized child care for your community members.

    As our new Director, Early Learning Centres in Toronto, you will:

    With the support of our Associate Director of Early Learning Centre and Director, Early Years and Child Care Services, you will stay up to date with, implement, and adhere to all regulations and legislated standards, including Ministry of Education Licensing standards, Toronto Children's Services Assessment for Quality Improvement, Toronto Public Health guidelines, and College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

    Create and nurture a safe, healthy, supportive environment for children, staff, and families.

    You will ensure program quality through pedagogical leadership and collaboration with other CDI Childcare Centre Directors and the cross-functional mental health teams.

    You will respond effectively to elevated parent concerns and complaints.
    Develop effective strategies to engage families and community partners.

    You will take a diverse and flexible approach to working with families, creating communications, hosting our annual open house, providing feedback, and connecting to other resources as needed.

    You will inspire and provide support to ensure high performance from your staff. Manage operations. You will ensure the safety and financial viability of the Early Learning Centre. You will contribute to policies and procedure development, updates, and staff adherence. You will communicate with the Early Learning Centre's external partners and participate in professional network meetings, conferences, etc.

    You will monitor enrollment to ensure the site is at capacity and communicate with Toronto Children's Services regarding subsidies, waiting lists, and statistics.

    You will order supplies with management approval for equipment in all centre areas and ensure the safe operation and timely repairs of equipment, furnishings, etc.

    You have a diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and an Early Childhood Management-Leadership certificate. You are a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Education. You have experience in an early learning/childcare setting, including experience supporting or directly leading staff, programs, and communications.

    You have a proven ability to provide and sustain a diverse learning environment that supports the highest program quality, equity, and inclusion for children, staff, and families.

    You have an in-depth understanding of early child development and pedagogy, knowledge of CCEYA (2014), AQI, ELECT, HDLH Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years, and experience with the Licensing Process and AQI program assessment.

    You are a collaborative leader who understands how to run a business, including financial management skills. You can motivate and evaluate staff and communicate with stakeholders, vendors, and community members. You can manage conflict, negotiate, and influence without authority. The technical skills.

    You are proficient with MS Office Suite and have used or can get up to speed on the Lillio (formerly HiMama) Child Care App and Dayforce.

    You have flexible communication skills, exceptional listening skills and mental attentiveness, and you can focus on the needs of individuals or groups to probe, analyze, synthesize, and create authentic connections and engagement.

    As a condition of employment, you are required to provide updated COVID vaccinations in compliance with the CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

    Fostering positive transformations in mental health for over a century, CDI is a world-class leader trusted in helping children, youth and families through a wide range of evidence-informed services to build lasting change.

    Flexible hours in a planned program environment.

    If you want to be part of our vision to make a measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families, join us.

    A virtual interview with our Talent Advisor to review your skills, interest in the opportunity, and the role.
    An on-site interview to help you understand your future work environment.

    You will meet with the Director, Associate Director, and an HR Representative to explore the details of the role and the culture of the CDI, the Child Care Centre and the surrounding community.

    CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.



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