Child Care Program Assistant Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba)

IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba)
IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba)
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Winnipeg, Canada

1 month ago

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CHILD CARE PROGRAM ASSISTANT MANAGER - ECE II or III

Full-time Position

WHAT IRCOM OFFERS:


  • A warm, fun and supportive work community
  • An incredibly diverse workplace that is committed to staff wellness and inclusion
  • A staff team that is passionate, committed and unified in supporting settlement of newcomer families
  • An innercity organization committed to Truth and Reconciliation
  • A familyfriendly organization with a comprehensive benefits package
  • A place where you can make a difference and feel the rewards of your work on a daily basis

CANDIDATE PROFILE:
The Child Care Program Assistant Manager is an individual who integrates and balances:

  • training and experience as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) level II or II
- ability to communicate with diverse children and their families,
- initiative and good teamwork skills,
- ability to creatively problem solve,
- commitment to IRCOM's core values of integration, inclusion, social justice and empowerment.

  • Work style that is peoplecentered, holistic and partnership based.
- strong teaching and networking skills and experience,
- great organizational and record keeping skills, and
- thrives in a multicultural environment


POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

The Child Care Program Assistant Manager ensures the provision of quality care for newcomer children by planning, implementing and administering age appropriate programs in accordance with the Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) regulations for children aged 3 months - 12 years in off-site and on-site, non-licensed settings
.

The Child Care Program (CCP) Assistant Manage will:

- assist in leading a team of Child Care Assistants
- perform administrative tasks required to support the smooth operation of the child care program
- support team members in implementing a responsive, accepting, and developmentally appropriate program for the children and families served
- support IRCOM's community programs (Volunteer, NLI and Common Ground) programs
- implementation Community and Child Care Program initiatives.

With the supervision and support of the Community and Child Care Programs Manager (CCCPM), the Child
Care Program Assistant Manager is responsible for the following:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Planning and Implementation (70%)

  • Work with mínimal supervision across multiple sites with Child Care Assistants in providing front line programs, including planning and delivery of age appropriate activities for children aged 6 months to 12 years, with particular focus on the 6 months to 6 years age group
  • Implement CNC Guidelines, developed and monitored by Childminding, Monitoring, Advisory and Support
(CMAS), to provide a high-quality program that is safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate for newcomer children

  • Set up, take down and rotate equipment and materials in potential roll away programs as needed
  • Take initiative in room arrangement, organizing, tidying, and cleaning within childcare spaces, as well as providing direction to other staff to do so
  • Develop relationships with newcomer children, youth, and their families and be a positive role model.
  • Work with team members to create a positive environment by utilizing effective, open and positive communication skills
  • Develop strong relationships with the Child Care staff, participants and families, and broader IRCOM team
  • Help fill any staffing gaps as needed

Administration and Records Management (15%)

  • Assist in program participant registration, tracking information and data entry
  • Discuss children's progress or concerns with CCCPM, parents and other staff as needed
  • Oversee allergies and special requirements within the program and that information and training is available and shared with those needed in a timely and effective way
  • Plan, purchase and organize supplies in consultation with CCCPM

Team and Inter-departmental Support (15%)

  • Develop and maintain staff program schedules, including problem solving around staff absences/ scheduling conflicts
  • Train staff team on Payworks as needed
  • Support CCCPM by providing input for staff performance and development plans
  • Take lead on training and onboarding new CCP staff and volunteers
  • Be a resource within the program in providing supervision, mentoring, training, and inhouse professional development to the Child Care team, volunteers, and community partners
  • Provide input or lead special projects within Child Care, NLI, Common Ground, and Volunteer programs as needed, as well as one of IRCOM events
  • Attend regular Program meetings, IRCOM staff meetings, participate in interdepartmental committees, as well as other internal and external meetings and events as required
  • Adhere to IRCOM's policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned by Community Child Care Program Manager or designate

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • An Early Childhood Education Level II or III Diploma is required
  • Minimum of 4 years' expe
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