Kepler Academy is expanding our team! We are looking for a Support Centre Director to help continue our success. This position requires consistent travel between all Kepler Academy centres across Edmonton and the greater area, including the head office.

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

• We are Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider
• Our size and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatched career potential including management and support roles
• You will be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facility
• Employees have access to our commitment to professional development
• You will become part of the change towards modern childcare including Exploratory Education™, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learning
• Kepler Academy employees will be part of an organization that has a vast team dedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including a Registered Dietician, Fitness Teacher, Operations Support Team, Client Experience & Engagement, and Human Resources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have an opportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

Our strong commitment to a supportive workplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler Academy Centres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a fun workplace! If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excited to hear from you!

What else is in it for you?

• Paid sick and wellness days
• 3 weeks vacation to start 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%
• Professional Development and continuous learning

What do we need from you?

The Support Centre Director is responsible for providing leadership support and coverage at a Kepler Academy centre when the home Centre Director is absence. You will promote excellence in the delivery of Kepler Academy’s core foundation. You will promote and provide a positive work environment, relevant feedback, communication to employees and families, proper nutrition, and plan daily activities. You will be accountable for the management of daily operations, overseeing and leading the work of all staff at the childcare center and business results for the centre and operate in a professional manner and ensure quality standards are being met.

When coverage is not required at a specific Kepler Academy centres, this role will provide additional operational support to the Centre Directors. You will travel to centres providing administrative heavy support to the operations, preparing for licensing visit, perform audits to ensure compliance of licensing and health & safety regulations. This role will support employee training, completion of various checklists and record updates, support centres expansion and various projects.

This position does not have a designated home centre and is deployed to locations, including the head office.

What will you do?

• Provide coverage at a centre when the home Centre Director is absence.
• Provide support to Centre Director to 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.
• Work with Human Resources Department on recruitment and retention strategy based on licensing requirements and centre needs.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the centre in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• 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 and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.
• Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary.
• Maintain employee work schedules including training, vacations, and paid time off, coverage for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
• Ensure strong relationships developed with families with regular ongoing communication.
• Community involvement and interaction to build strong partnerships.
• Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Provide administrative support to the centre
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with relevant government regulations

You will posses 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 5 years Early Childhood experience in the Childcare industry
• Previous experience in a management or assistant manager role
• Post secondary education in a business-related field, or experience with finances and budgeting would be an asset
• Child Development Supervisor Certificate issued in the Province of Alberta, Level 3
• Standard First Aid Certificate / Level C First Aid Certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check issued within the past 6 months

Do you not meet the minimum requirements? We still want to hear from you! We are always excited to hear from individuals excited to be part of the childcare industry.

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.

Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization!