Assistant Manager Out of School Care

The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementing, and supervising of Out of School Care activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of children in the program in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Manager will support early childhood educators in their daily activities, assist with developing programs and activities for children, and promote a welcoming and positive environment. They will also assist the Childcare Services Manager with the hiring and orientation process, employee performance reviews, and with the day-to-day operations of the programs. The Assistant Manager will build positive and respectful relationships with children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained.  

The start date of this position is as soon as possible with an end date of March 31, 2026.

Work performed:  

In addition to general educator duties the Assistant Manager will: 

• Ensure safety and welfare of each child, educators and visitors to the program 
• Coordinate staff scheduling  
• Support the educators with planning, documentation and understanding of Flight, Alberta’s curriculum framework 
• Ensure educators are designing and maintain a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children  
• Maintain close communication with fellow educators on the development and progress of each child, offering support and guidance if needed. 
• Supervise, support and mentor all educators, practicum students and administrative staff 
• Participate in the hiring and orientation of new educators  
• Promote and maintain harmonious relationships between childcare staff 
• Encourage participation of all staff in problem solving independently  
• Participate in room planning sessions to ensure well-coordinated and effective service delivery 
• Deliver feedback and input to the manager for annual employee growth plans 
• Prepare monthly newsletters and correspondence with families 
• Organize, attend and participate in all staff meetings and team meetings 
• Maintain provincial standards and regulations and keep up to date with current child care philosophy 
• Initiate, establish and maintain a continuing positive and supportive relationship with families 
• Perform parent orientations for new to Out of School Care families 
• Explain the operation and functions of the childcare programs to parents, other educators and the community