QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years Early Childhood experience in the Childcare industry
• Previous experience in a management or assistant manager role
• Post secondary education in a business-related field, or experience with finances and budgeting is an asset
• Child Development Certificate issued in the Province of Alberta, Level 3
• Valid Standard Child Care / Level C First Aid certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check issued within the past 6 months
  Do you not meet the minimum requirements? We still want to hear from you! We are always excited to hear from individuals excited to be part of the childcare industry.
  Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

• Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the centre such as marketing and people management.
• Operate in a professional manner and ensure Kepler standards are being met and compliance is always maintained.
• Work with Human Resources Department on recruitment and retention strategy based on licensing requirements and centre needs.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the centre in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization’s and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.
• Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary.
• Maintain employee work schedules including training, vacations, and paid time off, coverage for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
• Ensure strong relationships developed with families with regular ongoing communication.
• Community involvement and interaction to build strong partnerships.
• Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, email, and regular interpersonal communication