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Mississauga #8 First Nation

Daycare Manager

Blind River
Executive and Management
POSTED: 1 day ago
Employer:
Mississauga First Nation
ES Job ID:
5233
Closing Date:
January 06, 2025
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
Position: Daycare Manager
Accountability: Education Director
Salary: $74,666 - $84,856
Employment Status: 2 years contract
Hours of Work: 34.5-35 hours
Preferences: MFN Band Members
Circulation Level: Level I

The Daycare Manager will perform the following duties:
- Plan and implement a program that reflects the vision and philosophy of Mississauga First Nation.
- Coordinate and assist the ECE's in the program development of the Children's Program with the Early Learning and Child Care curriculum.
- Ensure that adequate records are maintained and compiled for the reporting requirements to the Ministry of Education.
- The Day Care Manager is responsible for liaison with Ministry of Education, families, caregivers, appropriate faculty, sponsoring agencies, etc.
- Maintain provincial standards.
- Be knowledgeable, informed, and current on child care and Early Learning philosophies.
- Development and monitoring of the Day Care Centre's budget.
- Prepare purchase orders and other forms ensuring that appropriate procedures and approvals are followed.
- Promote a positive image of the Early Learning Child Care Program to the public.
- Maintain adequate liaison with the appropriate agencies, professional associations and other child cares.
- Ensure that records are kept on all children in the program.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to Personnel policies and procedures.
- Maintain level of job requirements by attending training, workshops, seminars, certified programs, and team meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned which are unplanned cooking, cleaning, open and close the Day Care and of a transient nature and are consistent with the above job summary and duties.
- Regularly contact, and act as a resource for, parents and caregivers.
- Encourage parental involvement in the Child Care Centre.
- Program Development, Planning and Implementation.
- Provide coverage for absent ECE's when required.
- Conduct staff meetings at least once a month and to support professional development.
- Provide support and direction to ECE's regarding child development.
- Perform annual appraisals for all Centre employees.
- Ensure the hiring process is handled in accordance with the MFN Personnel Policies and Procedures in conjunction with the HR Department.
- To be aware of, administer and comply with personnel policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the use of the Program as practicum by Early Learning and Child Care students.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children and to create a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.

Required Skills:
The Daycare Manager will possess the following qualifications, skills, experiences, and attributes:
- Post Secondary Early Childhood Development Diploma.
- 1-3 years experience in the childcare profession.
- Must provide clear Vulnerable Reference Check from the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC).
- Must have current First Aid and CPR - Infant/Child/ Adult certification.
- Provide immunization record.
- WHIMIS Certification.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, as it applies to the worker.
- Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
- Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching techniques and clear understanding of culturally relevant programming.
- Knowledge and sensitive to cultural practices and traditions in the workplace; i.e. smudging.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and initiative.
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations; strong organizational, time management skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently; ability to meet deadlines, financing and budgets, and work flexible hours.
- Effective verbal and communication skills; good time management skills; ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Be respectful.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Be flexible.
- Demonstrate sound work ethics.
How to Apply:
TO APPLY: Customize your cover letter and resume to the duties, experience, expectations, and qualification listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us in your application during screening. Successful candidates who receive interviews must provide copies of their education qualifications and certifications at the time of interview. Please note that all interviews will be in person. If you are interested in applying you may submit your covering letter, resume and three (3) work related references to:

Mississauga First Nation Attention: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 1299 Blind River, Ontario P0R1B0
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 705-356-1740
Deadline: January 6, 2025

Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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