Family Day Home Agency Coordinator (Childcare Coordinator)

at  Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CHILDCARE COORDINATOR!

About Us: Southgate Medallion Family Day Homes (southgatemedallion.com) is a leader in providing high quality child care and early learning in safe and enriching home settings—serving the Edmonton area since 1982. At Southgate Medallion, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional childcare solutions for families across the Edmonton region. Our mission is to create nurturing environments where children can thrive and grow.
Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as a Childcare Coordinator. In this role, you will play a vital part in overseeing our family day home agency operations, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations, and maintaining high standards of home-based childcare.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Family Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in childcare, education or social work settings, including at least five years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• (Candidates with less experience may be considered for an Assistant Coordinator position).
• Alberta “Level 3” Early Childhood Educator certification, or eligibility for certification.
• Knowledge of Alberta childcare regulations and licensing requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain and foster a positive “heart and mind” workplace culture where excellence, collaboration, and personal and professional development can thrive.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• (Financial management and marketing experience an asset.)

• Manage day-to-day operations of the day home agency, including recruitment, training, and supervision of childcare consultants and day home educators.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with day home educators, families, provincial licensing officers, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and standards set by provincial authorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions and workshops for day home educators.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided by day home educators.
• Act as a resource and support for day home educators, offering guidance and assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of services.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to day home operations.