Manager, Childcare Lab School - Toronto, Canada - George Brown College

George Brown College

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Toronto, Canada

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Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._

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GBC Vision

To be _a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership._

Position Description:

Reporting to the Director, Early Childhood Education, the
Manager, Childcare Lab School is accountable for the effective operation of community-based childcare centres that, in addition to providing curriculum and care to children and families, serve as teaching facilities for students enrolled in the College's Early Childhood Education program.

The Manager, Childcare Lab School, is accountable for ensuring that the Centre maintains standards prescribed by the Ministry of Education Child and Family Act; meets all government quality assurance requirements and ensures that the centre is compliant with government criteria for funding.

Key responsibilities:

As part of the CSHS Divisional administrative team, works collaboratively in the development and implementation of the School's business plan. Working with key internal and external stakeholders ensures program development and planning is ongoing to meet future needs of stakeholders and aligns with the academic strategy of the college.
Developing and implementing a business plan, including sources of revenue and funding, and an annual budget for the department, and proactively attracting new sources of revenue for the schools which would include international initiatives.
Establish meaningful leadership and responsiveness to students on 2 campuses, Waterfront & Sunnybrook Hospital.
Responsible for Child Care Centre (Lab School) Operation and Administration. Supervises the daytoday operations of the centre ensuring compliance to the various Acts and Regulations such as the Day Nurseries Act and the City of Toronto's Operating Criteria.
Maintains a high level of performance by recruiting, interviewing, training, developing, evaluating and monitoring the Early Childhood teachers, Assistants and cook.
Provides direction and guidance on matters pertaining to the Early Childhood Education (ECE) job description (curriculum, studentteacher evaluation, parent involvement and appropriate practices.
Demonstrates leadership and effective team building; promotes staff professional development through exemplary applied learning.
In partnership with the ECD faculty, ensures that curriculum and all aspects of the program reflect the principles of the School of Early Childhood.
Reviews weekly curriculum plans with ECE teachers; sets program objectives with centre staff; plans curriculum meetings with teachers and other support staff.
Monitors program/curriculum implementation through direct supervision and active involvement in playroom activity.
Contributes to the education of the ECE students by managing a highquality learning environment that models/practices congruent with the academic program.
Directs/coordinates student placement schedule within the centre and supervises the subsequent evaluation of their progress.
Liaises with faculty on current issues, discusses expectations regarding student placement.
Supervises and evaluates students in their field practicum; supports students in international placement experiences.
Contributes to the financial planning and budgetary control of the College through effective management of the centre's budget.
Controls expenditures and participates in centre budget planning through projection costs and income; ensures financial viability by maintaining enrolment targets.
Works collaboratively with College departments (i.e.) HR, Payroll to ensure compliance with College policies, procedures and processes.
Plans and organizes ongoing communication and marketing with workplace partners, families, professional government and community organizations.
Hosts international/local site visits demonstrating the high quality of the ECD program; being an active participant within the internal/external College community by participation on various committees.
Supports, plans, attends and participates in College events (i.e.) career fairs, college fair, college holiday children's party, open houses, orientation, United Way events; partnerships with other educational and professional organizations (i.e.) O.I.S.E., Ryerson, Health in the City, Social Justice.
Other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience requirements:

Early Childhood Education Diploma and a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized postsecondary institution in a related field OR a Post Diploma Certificate in Early Childhood Leadership & Management.
A certificate or formal education in Business