Position Title: Associate Director of Child Care Services
Department: Child Youth Family Programs & Counselling Services
Location: 9860 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Days/Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week
ABOUT BEACON:
When you join Beacon Community Services, you come to a place where you’re valued, respected, embraced and supported by a team of skilled, talented, caring colleagues who share your passion for improving lives in our community. An award-winning, highly regarded charity that’s served the Greater Victoria area for 45+ years, Beacon Community Services is powered by about 270 staff and over 500 volunteers who provide a wide range of community programs and services focused on helping people and improving lives.
We don’t just talk about our values; we live them with CARE. Whether we're helping seniors, children, families, unhoused people, marginalized youth or those in need of training and connections to employers, our team works collaboratively to deliver Compassion. Accountability. Responsiveness. Excellence.
Our team is the heart of our community’s well-being and Beacon’s success. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a rewarding, stimulating career environment where your skills, knowledge, and work make a difference every day.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director, Child-Youth-Family Programs & Counselling Services, the Associate Director of Child Care Services is responsible for leading the development and expansion of licensed childcare sites while establishing and sustaining dynamic learning environments for children and staff alike. This position oversees the coordination and delivery of innovative licensed early childhood and out of school care learning programs and ensures that all centers comply with licensing regulations. The Associate Director provides leadership and support to site supervisors of our diverse childcare teams and ensures consistent quality care and programing are thriving throughout our centers.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management
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In collaboration with the Director, develop, implement and oversee the day-to-day operations of comprehensive, multi-location childcare programs and services that align with Beacon’s mission and values
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Ensure compliance with regulatory licensed childcare requirements and early learning standards and practices
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Define, develop and implement standards and practices to ensure innovative and consistent programming and service delivery models in all locations
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Monitor and report on program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements
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In collaboration with site supervisors, establish programs and practices that are sensitive and respectful to the needs of each child, their abilities and their life experiences
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Ensure that all sites promote and maintain a safe, positive, inclusive, respectful, stimulating and engaging environment for children and their diverse needs
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Establish and implement processes and systems for licensing, registration, staff scheduling, parent communications and reporting at all sites
Leadership & Staff Development
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Support effective and inclusive hiring practices that advance team diversity and reflect the communities we serve
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Advise and mentor site supervisors, providing guidance on best practices in leadership, team management and decision making to deliver childcare programs to the highest standard
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Provide leadership and guidance to a team of childcare site supervisors, to ensure best practice in hiring, training, and performance management of their teams
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Foster a culture of professional growth and development among the staff, promoting continuous learning and shared learning outcomes which reflect and model best practices
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Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with site supervisors to understand their challenges, provide guidance and assist in problem solving
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Support site supervisors to enhance their leadership skills, communication, and conflict resolution abilities
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Support ongoing staff development and team building by establishing learning objectives and plans for all teams, ensuring maintenance of professional development requirements and celebrating individual and team successes
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Work alongside the People and Culture team to ensure program staff are valued, supported to reach their potential and respected for their diversity, responsibility and creativity
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Budgeting and Resource management
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In collaboration with the Finance team, develop and manage a multi-location childcare services budget ensuring efficient financial processes and allocation of resources
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Identify potential funding opportunities to sustain and expand the programs
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Establish and review purchasing practices for materials, equipment and supplies required for daycare operations
Community Engagement
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Build strong partnerships and collaborate with the Provincial government, local governments communities, and organizations including First Nations, school districts, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Child and Family Development, and Island Health
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Ensure early learning programs and services are aligned with and responsive to the specific needs of our community
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Build relationships with educational institutions and community groups to market employment opportunities and build talent pools
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Research, identify and evaluate potential locations for new centers, considering factors such as accessibility, safety and community demographics
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Work with the communications team to enhance Beacons brand and presence in the community
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field
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Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Infant Toddler Special Needs Designation an asset) with a recognized BC License to practice
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Minimum of eight years of ECE teaching or related experience with at least three years in a leadership or management role
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Valid First Aid certificate, as outlined by Child Care Regulations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong knowledge of current BC Childcare Licensing Regulations and early learning practices-
Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
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Proven leadership and management skills in a collaborative and inclusive team environment
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Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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Demonstrated ability to implement programing which includes and reflects diverse cultures Demonstrated process and project management skills
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Ability to engage and mentor staff
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Familiarity with Indigenous culture and interests
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Ability to demonstrate, foster and maintain professionalism at all times
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Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office 365 suite of software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely on is critical to us. Accordingly:
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All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check..
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All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire. Vaccination is a requirement in some of our facilities. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.
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