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Facility Name: Secret Heart Academy Chilliwack Address: 45820 Wellington Avenue Qualifications: Basic ECE, Infant/Toddler Educator Responsibilities Ensure that the childcare programs meet all the legal requirements. Arrange for sufficient staffing of the programs to meet ratio requirement in the childcare regulation and related policies of the licensee. Recognize, document, and take appropriate action in case of suspected abuse, illness or accident. Inform the board of all visits, inspections and reports from licensing and other authorities. Review the insurance coverage on an annual basis, make recommendations to the board and renew as required. Ensure that the operational polices established by the board of directors are implemented for the organization and its child care program. Establish and maintain an up-to date waiting list system and enroll children in accordance with the enrollment policies. Meet with all new enrolling parent/ legal guardians enrolling children in the centre and review the family- centre handbook/ polices and procedures, introduce staff and provide a tour of the facility. Develop a health care plan with the health professionals for all children who have exceptional health care needs. Develop an individuals care plan for all the children with extra support needs. Establish and maintain childrens files including registration forms, medical records, permission to administer medication and consent forms in accordance with licensing requirement and centre policy. Establish and maintain a system to record all arrivals and pick up of children. Establish and ensure appropriate use of a communication book and maintain appropriate communication with the enrolling parent/legal guardians and staff. Arrange family/staff meeting and interviews as requested by either the enrolling parent/legal guardian or staff. Review family- centre handbook/ policy and procedure, updating policies and procedures as changes are made. Ensure that polices and procedures related to termination of services (as a last resort measure) are implemented. Ensure that the curriculum meets and exceeds licensing guidelines. Establish approaches that respect and reflect the diverse needs of children, families and communities. Assist the staff in determining the support and accessing the training that may be required to ensure provision of quality care to each children. Act as a resource in planning and implementing an inclusive child care program and ensure that the staff team is utilizing available resources to support each childs physical, social, emotional, creative and cognitive development. Review daily and weekly program plans with the child care staff. Develop and implement a program review in cooperation with the staff and families and prepare a summary report to the board highlighting areas for improvement and/or change. Ensure ongoing coaching and supervision of child care staff and other employees and volunteers in the child care program. Maintain current job description to reflect actual job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Maintain complete personnel files. Appoint a designate to be in charge in case of absence. Interview, hire and orient new employees in accordance with the personnel policies. Review performance of new staff before the end of the probationary periods and recommend staff for permanent status, extended probation or dismissal. Plan and facilitate weekly and/or monthly staff meetings. Complete an annual performance review with each employee. Ensure that the financial administration tasks are managed. Ensure the administrative tasks are completed in an accurate and timely ways in accordance with the financial policies and procedures for: fee collection, bank deposits, receipts, payroll information, payment of services/ supplies, petty cash, child care subsidy payments and grants. Ensure that all invoices for payments and authorized and all documentation is provided to the signing officers; cheques are signed by one of the signing officers only after review of documentation; and all expenses for services, supplies and equipment are within the approved budget. Maintain accurate data collection and prepare report for signing officers as required to meet all funding requirement. Promote the organization and its child care services in the community. Attend local child care meetings to participate in child care planning and areas administration meetings. Inform the board and families of local, provincial, and federal government policies and initiatives that impact on children and families, child care programs and services delivery in communication. Application Instructions: Email us your resume at #J-18808-Ljbffr