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    Childcare Centre Manager - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Saplings Outdoor Program

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    As program Manager, you will work alongside the management team and be responsible to maintain the set of policies, procedures, and training processes that set the groundwork for effective and positive communications among staff members.

    As a part of these policies and procedures, you will also be responsible to establish a developmentally appropriate environment for all children.

    You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations including but not limited to administrative, staff supervision, public relations, programming, parent, family and community engagement, health and safety and childcare duties.

    This position requires experienced and strong leadership, management, organizational and communications skills as well as a positive and flexible attitude.

    The ability to leverage the use of technology is an important asset.


    This position is office based, inside one of our childcare facilities, however you will need to commute between numerous childcare facilities for supervision and program assistance when required.

    You will be required to observe children and provide staff with advice, strategies and support.

    Valid ECE license.
    Valid First Aid in Child Care certificate or equivalent.
    Minimum of 1 year experience in child care management.
    Valid driver's license.
    Effective oral and written communication skills including strong business writing skills.


    Valuable Qualities:
    Intimate knowledge of Childcare licensing regulations and processes.
    Ability to multitask and be flexible in a fast paced environment, with excellent time management skills.
    Experience in fundraising and grant writing an asset.
    3 licensed preschool programs.
    4 licensed before and after school care programs.
    3 unlicensed outdoor-only after school care programs.
    1 unlicensed outdoor-only preschool age program. * Focus on strong team building.

    Coach, develop and support approximately 25 front line staff to achieve excellence in service ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and services that meet Provincial Licensing Legislation and Saplings Outdoor Program requirements and standards.

    Be an engaged and integral part of a cohesive management team, working to achieve the mission of the Saplings Outdoor Program.

    Commitment and focused attention to ensuring the organization commitments and targets with regards to annual operating plans and budgets, fundraising, grant proposals, Saplings Outdoor Program Initiatives, other special projects, while ensuring that all programs operate at maximum capacity.

    Responsible for planning schedules of staff members, including the constant supervision, safety, and well being of the children.
    Conducts ongoing performance reviews and individual check-ins and coaching sessions with staff, as required.
    Licensing
    Responsible for meeting licensing requirements including child-staff ratios.
    Responding to concerns raised by parents or licensing authorities in a collaborative, outcomes based manner.
    Proactively manage enrollment and waiting lists to keep the centre at or near full enrollment.

    Saplings Outdoor Program is an established forest school located throughout the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations (Lower Mainland).

    We operate numerous preschools, afterschool care programs, daycares, and a primary school.

    Saplings believe that nature is a child's best education.

    We use a holistic approach to education as we strive to inspire a sense of wonder and love for learning.

    Educators will work in a variety of natural landscapes such as forests, ocean sides, and parks as they inspire play and follow the children's lead to discover the world around them.

    At Saplings, time is flexible.

    We value slowing the pace of the day to give children time and space to learn, form caring relationships and connect with the natural world.


    Our educator's and children's right to belong and feel safe is fiercely protected and we implement anti-racist, anti-homophobic, and anti-transphobic practices.

    Saplings offer a flexible work schedule and a great work-life balance.

    Our educators note the positive effects working in our beautiful outdoor classrooms have on their mood and sense of well-being.

    If you are seeking a meaningful role in education that aligns, you're your philosophy of nature-based and child-centered programming, this job is for you.


    We employ individuals from a variety of backgrounds, and firmly believe the various unique expertise of our educators provide a rich learning environment for the children.

    Sapling's recognizes the important role it plays in strengthening values of equity, social justice, and diversity and inclusion.


    About Saplings Outdoor Program:


    Saplings Outdoor Program is a nature-based program located in West Vancouver for children ages 2.The main purpose of our program is to provide children with an opportunity to connect with the environment in a safe and enjoyable way.

    Nature is a child's best education. #


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