Childcare Manager - PEXSISEN

at  Beacon Community Services

Join Beacon Community Services as the Childcare Manager at our PEXSISEN location in Langford. This key leadership position requires excellent organization and interpersonal skills to ensure licensing requirements are met, build strong relationships with children and families, and lead a dedicated staff team.
Childcare programs at Beacon Community Services are outdoor and nature-based programs that support children in understanding their relationship with the land. Using our growing knowledge of the Indigenous ways of knowing, we encourage children to respect their interactions with the land and the community they live in. As educators, we become co-investigators with the children as we experience our natural environment, and support Indigenous connections, as we are able, through community alliances, and honorariums.
We are committed to providing an inclusive warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe to trust, learn, and gain independence. We believe in the importance and value of play as a medium through which children learn and facilitate opportunities that support their emotional, social, creative, cognitive, physical, and language growth. Our environment will recognize children as capable beings, respect the child’s opinions, and support every child’s physical, social and cultural diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Licensed Childcare, the childcare manager oversees the operation of the Centre and staff. They ensure the well-being of children and offer quality care in a manner that is reflective of recognized licensed childcare best practices. This position works in partnership with School District 62 to provide programs and group care for 30 months to 5 years as well as before and after school care. The Childcare Manager plays a vital role in maintaining the balanced and harmonious spirit of the centre through strong communication skills and the ability to maintain community relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Early Childhood Education certificate
• A valid assistant, ECE or ITE, BC license to practice
• A minimum of three years previous successful experience working with children, families & working within a Childcare settings
• A minimum of one year experience supervisory or management experience
• Valid First Aid certificate, as outlined by Childcare Regulations (to be renewed upon expiry).
• Valid Food Safe certificate (to be renewed every 3 years)
• Minimum of 40 professional development hours every 5 years; as outlined by license-to-practice standards

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• An energetic, nurturing and sensitive attitude that encourages each child’s development
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to maintain professional composure and attitude, even in high-stress situations
• A demeanour that creates safe, trusting relationships with clients and other professionals
• Skilled in the use of MS 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent organizational skills