Regional Manager, Pre-Kindergarten

Regional Manager, Pre-Kindergarten – Full Time – St. John's
Wage Range: $60,000-$63,000/yr
Job Competition #: PREK-RM-FT

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking a Regional Manager, Pre-Kindergarten to join our Child Care team. The Regional Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery and expansion of quality Pre-Kindergarten programs and services for their region. The Regional Manager, Pre-Kindergarten is also responsible for providing subject matter expertise (SME) support to the YMCA. They will provide direct leadership, support, and supervision to Pre-Kindergarten staff (including administrative staff) and volunteers. You would be responsible for overseeing the quality of program delivery, facilities/equipment and regulatory and stakeholder relationships. Access to a vehicle and a valid Newfoundland driver’s license is required for this position, as there is travel involved. This is an in person position based out of St. John’s at our Child Care office.

Key Responsibilities

· Adherence to YMCA Child Safeguarding policies and procedures

· Oversee all aspects of programming within their respected region(s) while working within a focused team environment

· Direct delivery for current and future site(s) under development as needed

· Oversee daily operations of regional pre-kindergarten programs and services according to provincial regulations, YMCA standards, and curriculum

· Liaise with regulatory authorities and landlords to maintain licence/rentals

· Acquire and apply proficiency in registration software (e.g. ActiveNet) skills to support all Registrar functions; provide excellent customer service and meet capacity target as needed

· Lead and support staff to problem solve and resolve conflict relating to participant behaviours

· Administrative duties related to operational excellence (e.g. registration, stats, reports)

Job Requirements

· Early Childhood Education with Level 3 Preschool, Pre-K, School Age (preferred) however; Level 2 Preschool, Pre-K, School Age will be considered based on centre based experience

· Experience working in early learning and child care environments

· Experience with licensing policies, regulations and supervising staff

· Ability to work a flexible schedule

· Child Care Management experience

· Experience in scheduling, program development, and financial planning

· Current Standard First Aid

· Previous Administrator experience is considered an asset

· Valid Newfoundland drivers licence and daily access to an insured vehicle

· Ability to travel on a regular basis to all Pre-K sites, including highway driving to rural locations

· Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Checks are reviewed on an individual basis

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

· Competitive compensation; paid general and annual leave for full time employees, medical and dental insurance, matched pension contributions.

· Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work

· Enhance your health with a free health, fitness and aquatics membership

· Keep your career dynamic through our professional development programs

· Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values

· We cover the fees for: AECENL orientation course, Standard First Aid, post-secondary ECE applications, and Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Check

· Employee Referral Program - Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practices

· Employee Recognition Programs

Key Competencies

· Creates a respectful and inclusive environment

· Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints

· Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals

· Self-manages behaviours and seeks out feedback and coaching

· Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great member experience

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.