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Business: Bridge River Indian Band
Phone: Fax: (250-256-7999)

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Bridge River Indian Band

Is looking for a Headstart / Daycare Manager

$30.00-$35.00

Reporting to the Health Manager, the Administrator will be responsible primarily for the overall supervision of the Headstart / Daycare program. This includes staff supervision and scheduling, ensuring all licensing, and reporting requirements are being met, and ensuring quality land-based program is being offered to children and families.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Health Manager the Headstart / Daycare Supervisor is to carry out the following duties:  

• Follow and understand licensing guidelines and program policies and procedures
• Supervise an activity program based on Xwisten (Bridge River) Headstart / Daycare that includes Aboriginal Headstart on reserve, and Ministry of Children and Development Multi-Age Programming (Licensed), Land Based First Nations Programing. The Manager will create a welcoming work atmosphere, social interaction, and safe physical environment, intellectual age-appropriate learning centers, stimulating Code of Ethics. Ensure confidentiality guidelines are followed as per the Bridge River Band confidentiality Agreement.
• Ensure all six components of the aboriginal Headstart Program are established and implemented in accordance with the principles and Guidelines of the Aboriginal Headstart Program
• Must ensure their professional code of ethics is followed at all times
• Ensure all funding and invoices are received in a timely manner from the Province of BC and parents
• Must have availability to work with Finance Department to prepare an annual budget and ensure that all expenditures fall within budget
• Prepare and submit all documents required for reporting to FHNA and other funding agencies Prepare and submit all documents required to maintain the daycare license

Professional Level & Understanding of the Following:

• Encourage Parents/Guardians involvement and participation
• Discuss written professional progress, or areas to work on, with ETE Team and parent/guardians
• Ensure all equipment and materials are in safe working order
• Ensure continuous supervision (or alternate) at all times
• Guide staff to assist children  in the development of proper eating, dressing, and toileting
• The center must keep a “daily log” of activities; visitors must sign in and out, citing and describing in detail all incidents of concern (e.g. injuries to children, any questions or concerns)
• Ensure positive working relationships and ensure community and family are informed through monthly newsletter and reports
• Ensure duties and tasks are carried out by the staff
  • Lead and facilitate children in daily activities which are age-appropriate, safe, and healthy
  • Make use of community resources relating to health, safety, and general educational development
  • Knowledge and understanding of Ages and Stages Questionnaire as a guide and program delivery tool
  • Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss new teaching methods

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education Certificate that is valid
• Valid First Aid Level 1 Certificate and Childcare First Aid
• Must be physically capable of carrying out all job duties and must report any injuries or changes in physical condition to an Administrator immediately
• Must undergo a tuberculosis check within three months of start of employment
• Must complete and clear Ministry of Child & family Criminal Record Check before start of employment as needed per licensing requirements
• Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and reliable vehicle

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Gary Forsyth, Administrator

Fax: (250-256-7999)