Reporting to the Area Director, acts as an integral member of the Kids & Company team who are responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of a child care center through the conscientious application of Kids & Company standards to achieve our mission statement: to provide quality primary and backup childcare services conveniently located near our children’s parent’s place of work. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work/life balance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Responsible for the overall operation of the child care centre which includes staffing, parent tours/orientation, communication with head office and care of all children
• Managing the enrollment projections of the centre
• Mentoring, motivating, providing guidance and discipline, when required.
• Maintaining positive community relations
• Manages parent concerns and respond to parent questions
• Administrative duties

Salary: Dependent on type of certification and experience

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Dental – frequent cleanings, x-rays, minor surgical procedures and post-surgical care
• Vision – eye exams
• Chiropractor, Osteopath, Podiatrist/Chiropodist, Massage Therapist, Naturopath, Speech Therapist, Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, M.S.W. Social Worker, Psychologist, Acupuncturist
• Prescriptions, hearing aids, orthopedics, travel insurance
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• We have opportunities for educational support and tuition reimbursement
• We currently have over 100 daycares across North America and are constantly growing!
• Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
• Monthly health challenges to promote work/life balance with exciting prizes
• Enjoy 35% off our child care services and receive 20 days of FREE back up child care per year!

Kids and Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Kids and Company is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities so that they may pursue employment opportunities in a similar way to other applicants. If you require accommodation as a job applicant, please contact us by emailing careers@kidandcompany.com

REQUIREMENTS

• Your provincial ECE certificate
• A minimum of 2+ years working in-classroom as an ECE
• Thorough knowledge of the CCEYA, How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT
• Updated CPR/First Aid
• Excellent Computer Skills (including Microsoft Office)
• A solid foundation of licensing knowledge and provincial childcare legislation
• Supervisory experience

Kids & Company is one of Canada’s fastest growing companies. We currently have over 100 child care centres from Victoria, BC to Halifax, NS and we are still growing! Kids & Company is a proudly Canadian company and our greatest priority is to ensure that we meet every child's individual needs, by providing a stimulating, secure and loving environment. We are always looking for great people to join our team!