Rothewood Academy Crestwood is a private daycare center loacted in Richmond BC, well recognized by parents and the industry.
We will provide competitive wage and benefits.
We are seeking for manager role who loves working with children and truly thrives in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and management skills.
Requirements:
- ECE(Infant & Toddler) or ECE certificate
- Criminal record check
- First Aid Certificate & CPR-Level One
- Strong work ethic and professional commitment
- Excellent in management and communication
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the Rothewood curriculum and general operational policies are carried out
- Provide stimulation and motivation for Teachers to spend time growing and learning together
- Monitor Teacher’s progress and provide positive feedback regularly
- Work a minimum of 3 hours per classroom per week, no less than15 hours a week, working with each and every Teacher, observing Teachers leading their activities, as well as presenting activities at times.
- Read every Rothewood Manual
- Work with Teachers to hone their strengths and continue to develop in all areas
- Be a source of available resources for new and aspiring Rothewood Teachers and share with them experiences and insight.
- Be up-to-date with the Rothewood training, since you are there to help Rothewood Teachers implement the program in their classrooms
- Organize fun Teacher (and spouse/partner) functions to provide opportunity for personal relationships to blossom between Teachers.
- Outside of in-class observations, schedule times to meet with Teachers on a one-to- one basis to inquire as to what they would like from the Principal in terms of any help the Principal could offer
- Set up monthly meetings with all Teachers on a one-to-one basis, to re-focus on goals and aspirations, and just to touch base
- Provide Teachers with written feedback and observations, recorded by the Principal while in the classroom
- Ensure that Teachers are following all procedures as detailed in the Rothewood Manuals
- Ensure that Teachers keep their classrooms clean, neat, bright and welcoming at all times
- Ensure that all other areas in the school are clean and adequately maintained
- Track the overall progress of students by observing their work and level of participation
- Remember all staff birthdays and organize a celebration for the occasion
- Be ready to easily explain to others all the particulars of the school: What does it mean to be a Junior Kindergarten school? Keep in mind that you will be the one answering all of those questions to interested parents, you must be knowledgeable. The Principal must know this information in depth and utilize it constantly, with parents, Teachers and Management. You should be able to easily respond to the following questions:
- o How do you compare a Junior Kindergarten school to a pre-school?
- o How do you compare a Junior Kindergarten school to a daycare?
- o What is the content of the curriculum?
- o What are the different options a parent has when choosing a schedule?
- o What are the tuition fees?
- o What is the Montessori method?
- o What is the Reggio Emilia method?
- o What is the Rothewood method?
- o What are the qualifications of the staff compared to other schools?
- o Other questions will also come to you or others. If there is ever a time where you feel uncertain about a question, politely let the person inquiring that you will speak with the owner or director and get back to them. Never leave a question unanswered, you can always speak with or e-mail the owner director to discuss any of these doubts. You will never be regarded as incompetent or anything of the sort for not being sure. The more you ask, the more you know, and that can never be a negative point.
- Readily answer any questions with respect to the physical aspect of the school: know what every room is for and why it was designed in that particular way.
- Know the contents of our website as well as all of our marketing material
- Be able to convey information over the telephone and to book tours.
- Be able to conduct a tour of the school.
- Be familiar with the parents, the children and the staff at Rothewood.
- Organize files and computer files, in order to set up an efficient organizational system.
- Have knowledge of the software used at Rothewood that is, Word (latest version), Windows, Outlook, Excel, Adobe and the Internet.
- Plan and coordinate Teachers for school events.
- Be prepared for a new staff to commence, as well as when someone departs the company. Be diligent with all documents and information required.
- Be prepared to stay outside of your regular hours of work, to meet with Teachers or Management, or to catch up on outstanding work. Your position is of great responsibility.
- Monitor and handle all aspects of Teacher guidance, and work with the Curriculum Director to supplement training on the Rothewood method but also all other things concerning Teachers.
- Be responsible for overseeing all parent communication.
- Participate in all classroom/Teacher-parent conflict resolution, if need be.
- Mediate interpersonal communication between Teachers.
- Screen and hire new Teachers
- Review classroom log books once a month, to ensure diligence in the part of the Teachers when recording data, as well as to be informed of minor incidents or details that might not have come to your attention.
- Meet all new parents enrolling their children, introduce all staff and discuss the details of our curriculum
- Read, understand, and follow the most updated version of all Rothewood Manuals.
- Inform the Curriculum Director as soon as you see or feel that a particular policy should be modified, established or eliminated.
- Have clear and open communication.
- As the licensed manager you will need to follow and comply with the guidelines of the health authority and follow the Child Care Act.
- Maintain an open line of communication with the Licensing officer in order to promote a safe and healthy environment for children.
- Ensure all reporting guidelines for Reportable Incidents are followed as per the Employee Handbook.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- ECE: 1 year (required)
- Management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BC ECE Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
