Coordinator

We are currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and experienced Coordinator at Hastings Park Child Care Centre, on the PNE grounds. This person will lead educators in licensed, group programs providing a range of multicultural, inclusive programs for children under age 12, including Infants and Toddlers. This position will oversee four programs. 

Program Coordinator, Hastings Park – 35 hours per week Full Time position.  

This is an On-Site position.  This is a non-union position that will be joining Kiwassa’s Hastings Park team.

Required Experience:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, CRM and database management 
• Three years’ recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven abilities and experience in team leadership and staff/volunteer supervision, with a minimum of five years’ experience supervising in a team environment
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community partners

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising a staff team of up to 12 – 16 FTE’s – including managing schedules, vacation and sick time
• Assisting with implementation of ADP’s Workforce Now 
• Selecting, developing, training Early Childhood Educators and volunteers
• Helping to create, and then managing the program budget ($1.1 million)
• Coordinating registration for programs
• Ensuring licensing requirements are met
• Liaising with current and potential families, funders, contractors and partners – as well as with other departments of the Neighbourhood House
• Maintaining database, files, statistics and program information, meets obligations of funding contracts, and meets reporting requirements
• Assisting with management of waiting list and childcare communications (in Salesforce)
• Communicating with families about children’s growth and development, program activities, etc.
• Ensuring safety and wellbeing of children participating in programs
• Overseeing building maintenance needs – contacting appropriate support personnel when required
• Assisting with building maintenance/facilities and ordering supplies for all childcare centres
• Participating as a member of Kiwassa’s Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Other duties, as assigned

Salary & Benefits:

• Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Generous vacation plus personal days
• Life-insurance, paid sick days and, if needed, long-term disability

Salary: $57,821 to $64,461