Centres for Early Learning - Centre Director

at  The Foray Group

Position Title: Centre Director
Reports to: Director of Education
Direct Reports: Assistant Director & Centre Staff
Website: www.cfel.ca

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized Ontario Post-Secondary Institution or AECEO Equivalency
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the childcare industry
• Minimum 2 years related supervisory experience with knowledge and experience operating a childcare
• Comprehensive Experience working with all age groups

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Available to work within the hours of 7am - 6pm
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle daily
• Criminal reference check – Vulnerable sector screening must be completed within 1 month of employment
• Medical certificate required as per CCEYA regulations
  Centres for Early Learning is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all individuals feel valued, respected and supported. Candidates requiring an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department. For more information about our company, please visit. www.cfel.ca
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• management: 1 year (preferred)

• Is a resource & provides training to centre team & can be counted on by CFEL Leadership if needed as well
• Has foresight to proactively identify & resolve problems about the business at the centre level to ensure that business is driving forward
• Organizes schedules/budgets in an efficient/productive manner & anticipates and plans for contingencies
• Focuses on key priorities for the centre and key initiatives for the division, and is able to juggle multiple tasks/projects
• Pays attention to detail and presentation of work
• Maintains and builds strong stakeholder relationships including but not limited to: agencies, schools, landlords, community etc.
• Participate in daily centre and management huddles
• Participates and adds value in management monthly meetings. Always comes prepared to discuss agenda items and is proactive with recommendations and solutions for rocks discussed. Generates sensible, realistic and practical solutions to problems.
• Uses one to one coaching to set clear, fair goals for self and others.
• Participate in the divisional Strategic Planning process as invited