Director - Windsor, Canada - Windsor Nursery School

Description

Windsor Nursery School Society - Job Posting

• Location: Windsor, NS
• Wage: Aligns with current provincial ECE wage scales
• Terms of employment: fulltime
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

Job requirements:


Education:

Degree, Diploma, College, CEGEP or other certification in a recognized ECE program. Consideration may be given for a combination of experience and education. A Director requires a minimum of Level 2.


Credentials:
(certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.)

Early Childhood Education Certificate (ECE) Level 2 or higher

First Aid Certificate/CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain)

Food Handlers Certificate an asset

Will need to attend other required professional development training to maintain ECE Certification (30hour/3years).


Experience:

Minimum 2 year related experience preferred


Work Setting:

Preschool; indoors and out, gym, walks and/or field trips, office work.


Children's Ages:

2.5 to 5 years


Security and Safety:

Child Abuse Registry Check

Vulnerable Sector Check


Benefits:

Benefits are available in the Spring of 2024 through the Provincial Benefits Program


Pension:

Will be available in the Spring of 2024 through the Provincial CAAT Pension Plan


Work Location Information:

Windsor, Nova Scotia


Transportation/Travel:

Own transportation


Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual Dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of; sitting, standing, walking, jogging, bending, crouching, kneeling, ability to switch tasks instantly.

Office Administration experience and computer usage (i.e.; Word, Excel, etc.) and asset.


Personal Suitability:

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality


Director Duties/Skills include, but are not limited to:

• Effective communication with all staff, parents, Board Members, Licensing and the Province of Nova Scotia
• Maintain/purchase supplies for the school and food
• Send monthly invoices to parents, receive payments, pay bills and monitor cash accounts at the school
• Submit payroll hours for staff and track time off
• Monitor the BAP programs
• Monitor behaviours and actions of both your staff and the children by following all bylaws, policies and procedures of the school
• Attend all Parent Meetings, Board Meetings and Executive Meetings.

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills:

Knowledge of the Early Learning and Child Care Act; Knowledge of Early Learning and Child Care Regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; Develop and implement programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity; Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural issues and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Support the Program policy of how to support children's social development and self-regulation skills; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or issues with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.

Discuss progress and plans of children at staff meetings; Prepare snacks, serve and sit with children during snack/mealtime and arrange rooms or furniture for special activities, cleaning, lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children twice yearly to early childhood educators or supervisors.

Additional Skills:

Maintain equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and plans of children; Supervise and co-ordinate indoor and outdoor children's activities that encourage energetic play.

Knowledge of Microsoft products, gmail, and quickbooks is considered a asset.

Hours of employment are:
Monday to Friday - 7:30 to 5:30. Your shift will be 8 hours within this timeframe.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$26.79-$34.54 per hour


Expected hours:
No less than 40 per week


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

- management: 2 years (preferred)

Ability