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Overview Kepler Academy is looking for an Assistant Director at our Sherwood Park location. What you will do Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the centre such as marketing and people management Operate in a professional manner and ensure Kepler standards are being met and compliance is always maintained Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the centre Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's mission, vision, guiding principles, and values Provide effective performance feedback Maintain employee work schedules Ensure strong relationships developed with families with regular ongoing communication Be part of the community to build strong partnerships Maintain transparent communication You will possess the following Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a department and department staff members Proven leadership in promoting a positive workforce environment Strong work ethic Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent written and spoken communication skills Computer literacy: strong skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other systems Solid knowledge & understanding of the Provincial Child Care Regulations Business knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, accounting principles and practices is necessary Required Qualifications to Work at Kepler Academy A minimum of 3 years Early Childhood experience in the Childcare industry A minimum of one (1) year in a management role is an asset but not required Post secondary education in a business-related field, or experience with finances and budgeting would be an asset Child Development Supervisor Certificate (two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Development or equivalent education from a college approved in line with Child Care Regulations) Standard First Aid certificate Current criminal record check, including vulnerable sector search Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Benefits and perks Paid sick and wellness days Paid vacation days and additional stat holidays Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships Paid education and internal growth opportunities Employee discounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40% Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization! Note: This description reflects the content focused on the Kepler Academy Sherwood Park Assistant Director role. It excludes unrelated postings and boilerplate text from other job listings. #J-18808-Ljbffr