Location Manager (Before & After School Care)

We are looking for a passionate childcare professional to join our dynamic, diverse, and multicultural team. Our mission at Summit Kids is to make a better world, one child at a time!

Joining us as a Location Manager at Summit Kids presents you with a unique and enriching opportunity to impact the lives of not only our children but whole families, and having fun every day, plus summers off!

About the Role

The Location Manager leads, manages operations, and oversees administration for Summit Kids St. Jerome campus at 11616 Panorama Hills Blvd NW, Calgary. This includes ensuring compliance with all government and licensing regulations, managing staff and programming, overseeing finances, and fostering positive relationships with clients, staff, and the broader community. You will play a key role in upholding Summit standards, driving growth, and ensuring an exceptional experience for both staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Licensing Regulations, Health Regulations, Summit Kids Policies and Summit Standards.

• Understand and implement the details of the Child Care Licensing-approved Program Plan.

• Train, mentor, manage & coach all team members who report to you.

• Manage staff schedule and labour budget effectively.

• Design, plan and submit for approval age-appropriate programming activities in alignment with Summit Kids’ Programming Framework, and adhere to assigned budget.

• Create a safe, happy, and fun learning environment for our children.

• Take pride in being part of our Summit family. Be a brand ambassador and be accountable. You are the face of our company to the families and to the community at large.

• Engage & build positive & respectful relationships with our staff, families and the community by creating trust and always acting with integrity.

• Promote and represent the campus through external engagement within the community.

Requirements

• Clear & Valid criminal record check with vulnerable sector obtained within the past 6 months.
• Must hold a valid Alberta ECE Level 2 or 3 certification.
• Valid Standard First Aid with Level B or C Certification .
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills (English).
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with our multicultural family at Summit.
• Previous management experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Positive, professional, and approachable leadership style.

Compensation Includes:

• Competitive Salary + government wage top-up.
• Paid flex days - Because we all need to take a break now and then!
• Comprehensive group health benefits at zero cost to the employee (you pay additional only for dependents)
• Training & professional development opportunities.
• Super fun & engaging staff events promising a great organizational culture.

Disclaimer:
We will only be reaching out to candidates who meet the required qualifications. The recruitment process involves multiple levels of screening. All shortlisted candidates will receive an email to complete their skills assessment in TestGorilla. Further steps in the recruitment and interview process will be determined based on the scores from this skills assessment.

We are shaping the future of Childcare! If you want to be part of the future and you believe that you have it in you what it takes to run with the best, then we want you to join us!

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