Childcare Site Leader

Job Title: Childcare Site Leader
Location: Penticton (KVR Childcare)
Employment Status: Temp Full-Time
Contract End Date: October 30, 2027
Hours: 30-40 hours/week
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Job Summary
The Site Leader is responsible for the overall daily operations of the designated program as delegated by the Team Leader, including programming, personnel supervision, adherence to government, legislative and contractual obligations, health and safety. The Site Leader is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the program and of OneSky Community Resources Society.
Responsibilities
Support OneSky’s mission, vision and values
Promote the optimal social, physical, emotional, cognitive and cultural growth and development of each child
Develop, implement and evaluate programming
Provide daily supervision and support of personnel including scheduling, daily time approvals, leave request approvals, in collaboration with Team Leader.
Perform reviews, coaching, mentoring and intervention as required to ensure excellence in services and care provided; participate in progressive discipline in collaboration with TL
Maintain the health and safety of participants, personnel and facility
Meet and maintain all program and facility security requirements
Create a welcoming program centre that is attractive, organized, well-lit, and stimulating for children, parents and visitors
Ensure the program and/or facility meets all local, regional, provincial and federal standards
Support and maintain accreditation standards, licensing regulations, OneSky policies and procedures, and program procedures
Assist the Team Leader in developing strategic plans, assessing and resolving operational issues and policies for the program
Assist the Team Leader in establishing and implementing standards and accountability measures for the program
Participate in OneSky meetings and events as required, and contribute in positive ways to the Society’s plans, activities, and image
Assist the Team Leader in developing and motivating personnel to attain program objectives and ensure personnel training and professional development meets program objectives
Mediate problem situations and design remedies that include the participation of personnel, participants and families
Support and maintain all applicable Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives, accreditation standards, licensing regulations, OneSky policies and procedures, and program procedures.
Maintain a current awareness of developments and regulations in the industry and communicate this information, as needed, to personnel, participants, families, childcare providers, community professionals and members of the public
Adapt the program to reflect/accommodate change in government policy and/or regulations
Work collaboratively with community partners to support the needs of children and families that might be outside the scope of the centre.
Provide feedback and recommendations to the Team Leader on relevant cross-agency program and service issues
Look to build community capacity and to maximize program resources and enhance service delivery in the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities
Support and maintain continuous quality improvements in order to produce the best possible outcomes for participants
Commit to maintaining inclusive quality service environments which provide participants with respect, and value their choices and abilities
Work effectively to help build solutions and solve problems
Maintain confidentiality
Support and maintain accreditation standards, licensing regulations, OneSky policies and procedures, and program procedures
Perform any related duties which may be assigned and/or required to maintain the operations and integrity of the program
Qualifications
Certificate in Early Childhood Education with a minimum of three years’ experience or working towards a certificate of Early Childhood Education.
Valid Post Basic Infant/Toddler License to Practice, as applicable.
Training and experience in supervision of childcare services including demonstrated supervisory and organizational skills.
Knowledge of child growth and development.
Knowledge of the UN Declaration of the Rights of Children, ECEBC Code of Ethics, BC Child & Family Care Act, and Community Care Facilities Licensing Regulations.
Demonstrated ability to relate to families, personnel, complementary professionals and community partners to support the needs of children and families.
Required
Successful completion of:

Employment type
Temp Full Time Non-Union

Work arrangement
No