Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours of Work: 30 hours per week
Wage: $38.46 per hour
Work Location: 1A Main Street, Carrot River, Saskatchewan S0E 0L0
Language of Work: English
Vacancies: 1
Benefits: No employer-sponsored benefits are offered for this position.
Education: Saskatchewan Early Childhood Educator Level III certification
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
About the Centre
Casper’s Early Learning Co-operative Centre is a licensed, non-profit early learning and child care centre in Carrot River, Saskatchewan, serving children from infancy through school age. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, nurturing and engaging environment that supports children's development, learning and well-being.
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Child Care Centre Director to oversee the centre's daily operations, lead and develop our team of educators, maintain compliance with Saskatchewan child care licensing requirements, and support high-quality early learning programs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, administrative and financial management skills, with a commitment to children's safety, staff development, family engagement and continuous improvement.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Centre Operations and Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee the overall daily operation of the child care centre, ensuring programs and services comply with Saskatchewan child care legislation, licensing requirements, and applicable health and safety standards.
- Develop, implement, review and maintain centre policies, procedures, operational guidelines and emergency protocols.
- Monitor compliance with staff-to-child ratios, active supervision requirements, attendance procedures, sanitation standards, health practices and mandatory documentation.
- Coordinate licensing and health inspections, maintain required records and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure the centre's facilities, equipment, learning materials and physical environment are maintained in a safe and appropriate condition.
Staff Leadership and Human Resources
- Lead recruitment, selection, orientation, training, scheduling, supervision, performance evaluation and professional development of employees.
- Provide mentorship, guidance and ongoing support to educators to strengthen teaching practices, teamwork and professional accountability.
- Establish clear staff responsibilities, classroom expectations, operational procedures and performance standards.
- Monitor staffing levels, attendance, timesheets, leave requests and schedules to maintain adequate staffing and regulatory compliance.
- Identify staff training needs, coordinate professional development and maintain employee training and certification records.
- Address workplace concerns and performance issues in accordance with centre policies and applicable employment legislation.
Early Learning Program Development
- Guide the planning, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate, play-based early learning programs.
- Support educators in implementing applicable Saskatchewan early learning frameworks and programming approaches.
- Monitor classroom environments, observations, learning documentation and program plans to promote meaningful learning experiences.
- Promote inclusive practices that respect children's individual needs, abilities, backgrounds and family circumstances.
- Evaluate program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the quality of care and education.
Administration and Financial Management
- Oversee enrolment, waitlists, parent agreements, attendance records, confidential files and required administrative reports.
- Coordinate payroll preparation, timesheet review, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fee collection, invoicing and financial recordkeeping.
- Assist with budget preparation, expense monitoring, purchasing, inventory management and resource allocation.
- Maintain accurate operational, financial, personnel and child records in accordance with applicable requirements and confidentiality policies.
- Prepare operational updates and financial reports for the Board of Directors.
- Identify funding opportunities and assist with grant applications, fundraising initiatives and resource development.
Family and Community Relations
- Maintain professional communication with parents and guardians regarding children's development, participation, well-being and program experiences.
- Respond to family questions and concerns and collaborate with families to support children's needs.
- Coordinate family communications, centre announcements, meetings, events and community engagement initiatives.
- Maintain positive working relationships with licensing officers, community organizations, service providers and other stakeholders.
- Represent the centre professionally in communications and activities involving families, the Board of Directors, regulatory authorities and the community.
Child Safety and Quality Improvement
- Ensure appropriate child supervision, safe arrival and departure procedures, emergency preparedness and incident reporting practices are followed.
- Ensure staff consistently implement child protection, confidentiality, health, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
- Coordinate required staff training and maintain records of completed training.
- Promote a respectful, collaborative workplace culture focused on children's safety, staff development and continuous quality improvement.
- Perform other related duties consistent with the position and the operational needs of the centre.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid Saskatchewan Early Childhood Educator Level III certification.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in early learning or child care, including responsibilities related to staff supervision, program coordination or centre administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Saskatchewan child care licensing requirements, regulations, policies and operational standards.
- Knowledge of early childhood development, play-based learning, curriculum planning and inclusive child care practices.
- Knowledge of administrative and financial management, including payroll coordination, budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Demonstrated leadership, staff development, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications for recordkeeping, document preparation, scheduling, communication and financial administration.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification appropriate for the child care setting.
- Satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector screening, as required by applicable legislation.
- Knowledge of Saskatchewan's Play and Exploration framework and other applicable early learning resources.
- Food Safety Certification or willingness to obtain it if required for assigned duties.
- Ability to meet all applicable Saskatchewan requirements for employment in a licensed child care centre.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed primarily at the child care centre in Carrot River, Saskatchewan.
- The position includes administrative responsibilities, staff leadership, communication with families and regular interaction with children and educators.
- The Director may be required to assist with classroom operations when necessary to support safe staffing, supervision and continuity of care.
- The position requires the ability to manage competing priorities, respond to operational concerns and maintain a professional, child-centered approach.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter outlining their education, relevant experience, leadership abilities and qualifications
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.