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About the Role
Family Day Care Services is seeking an Associate Director, Programs to provide leadership in the co-ordination, planning and delivery of Early Learning and Care programs and services. This newly created position will oversee Program Managers and Assistant Program Managers, contributing to the growth and increased need for Family Day's services across the GTA.
Responsibilities
- Leadership of Family Day’s programs and services.
- Co-ordination, planning and delivery of Early Learning and Care programs and services.
- Oversee Program Managers and Assistant Program Managers.
- Assessing needs, developing proposals and reports.
- Represent the interests of Family Day both internally and externally.
- Participation in external committee meetings in all three regions.
- Community development and program development.
- Organizational development and management behaviour theory and knowledge.
- Financial acumen and budget management.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 – 7 years in a senior management role with direct experience in Early Childhood Education.
- Experience in overseeing multiple layers of management.
- Experience working with other members of the senior level management team.
- Experience with mentoring and grooming teams.
- Experience leading change initiatives.
- Broad knowledge and experience in Early Childhood Education, child development, and Family Support management methodology.
- Sound knowledge of all relevant legislation, including provincial and municipal policies, procedure and guidelines.
- Current knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
- Knowledge of CWELCC and the goals and priorities of the program.
- Knowledge of political pressures from the provincial and federal government levels.
- Ability to implement the strategic directions of the organization.
- Experience working within a unionized setting.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong lens on program quality and pedagogy.
- Strong understanding and commitment of a DEIB framework.
- Strong working knowledge of social media and related technology.
- Strong working knowledge of enhanced systems-based technology both internally and externally.
- Familiar with “How Does Learning Happen pedagogy”.
- Experience in a not-for-profit environment (asset).
- Brings quality & best practices in early child care (asset).
- Background and education in principles of adult training and education (asset).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (excel, word, etc) (asset).
- All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.
Skills
- Visionary and strategic thinking.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong working knowledge of social media and related technology.
- Strong working knowledge of enhanced systems-based technology both internally and externally.
- Good financial acumen.
- Training in HIGH FIVE®, PHCD or HIGH FIVE® Sport (asset).
Location
- Head Office, 155 Gordon Baker Rd, Toronto, ON, M2H 3N5
Work Type
- Permanent
- New Vacancy
Experience Level
- Senior management role (5-7 years)
- Community development and program development (5 years preferable)
Education Level
- Degree or Equivalent in Early Childhood Education or related area of study
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous vacation, sick leave and medical appointments
- Child Care discount
- Discounted GoodLife memberships
- Training & professional development funding
- Potential for career growth
- Employee referral bonus
- A positive and diverse work environment
About the Company
- Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and child care services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions.
- We are a multi service organization with over 700 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves.
- Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.
- Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children.
Equal Opportunity
- In accordance with Ontario’s hiring transparency requirements, no artificial intelligence (AI) systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations.