Child Care Manager – Brockton Child Care Centre (Municipality of Brockton)


About Brockton:
Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full-service community with a range of government services, top-notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen river, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!

About the Position:
The Municipality of Brockton invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Child Care Manager. This position is responsible for the overall planning, development and implementation of age-appropriate programs to enhance the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of children at the Brockton Child Care Centre (BCCC) in accordance with the goals and curriculum plans of the BCCC. The Manager will be responsible for the operations of the BCCC in strict compliance with the Child Care & Early Years Act (CCEYA), the Ministry of Education, County of Bruce Children Services, Grey Bruce Public Health and other regulatory bodies as applicable. This position will be responsible for the yearly budget and human resource activities for the Brockton Child Care Centre. This position is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, be out-going and able to work well with families, regulatory bodies and staff. The candidate must be a respected leader, flexible, exhibit superior organizational capabilities have excellent written/oral communication and computer skills.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Ensures and facilitates the smooth functioning of all aspects of the Centre through relationship building in order to best serve children and families.
  • Ensures licencing requirements are met at all times and policies and guidelines are established in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act and Ministry of Education.
  • Plans, consults, supports, evaluates and provides guidance to Supervisors and teaching staff in evaluating and revising children’s programming as required.
  • Develops, recommends and implements short and long term plans for BCCC, services, programs and facilities.
  • Oversees and manages all elements of BCCC enrolment and ensures the smooth integration of new parent/child(ren) in the centre.
  • Responsible for the recruitment, selection, hiring and orientation of all new staff to the centre, within Municipal approved processes and polices and CAO approval. Ensures appropriate training and performance review are carried out effectively.
  • Directs and manages all employees within the scope and responsibility of the BCCC while ensuring adherence with all health & safety and workplace policy.
  • Sets clear, results oriented departmental goals with staff with realistic and measurable outcomes.
  • Recognizes, documents, and acts in case of suspected abuse, illness, or accident, reporting the incident as a serious occurrence, if applicable.
  • Prepares, creates and manages the yearly budget in consultation with the Child Care Supervisors, CFO and CAO with adherence to County of Bruce guidelines for CWELLC funding.
  • Writes Council reports and provides strategic recommendations to Council and attends meetings as required to update on Departmental activities.
  • Ensures appropriate professional development opportunities are made available to Centre staff and in accordance with identified training needs of staff at the Centre.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and amends the BCCC Parent Handbook, centre policies and procedures as changes occur or as legislatively requires and develops, implements, monitors and evaluates policy implementation.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:
  • University Degree or College Diploma in related discipline with progressive corporate administration/management experience in a related position.
  • Children services programming or a Registered Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is preferred.
  • Must have 3 years experience related to a leading role in childcare programming.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a supervisory role.
  • Municipal experience is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Financial Management policies and procedures including budget development and review of expenditures against budget, and staffing levels.
  • Must have sound knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms.
  • Demonstrated and thorough working knowledge of Provincial Legislation pertaining to the Child Care & Early Years Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Demonstrated advance knowledge of the Emergent Curriculum and ability to mentor/coach co-workers.
  • Ability to be flexible to changing demands while maintaining accuracy.
  • Superior interpersonal skills with a high degree of initiative and dedication.
  • A committed team player who provides a supportive work environment for staff while providing a high quality of programming standards for children.
  • Assertive, confident and thrives under pressure.
  • Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in handling matters of a confidential or politically sensitive nature.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work outside normal business hours, as required.
  • Positive mindset and adaptability are a valued asset.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Safe Food Handling Certification is an asset
  • Valid Ontario’s Drivers Licence
  • Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level-C.
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
  • Valid Mental Health First Aid Certification is an asset
 
A copy of the job task list is available by visiting www.brockton.ca/careers.

What we offer you:
  • Rate of pay between $85,194 - $99,681 depending on qualifications and experience.
  • 35 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30 pm.
  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Enrolment in OMERS pension plan.
  • Development opportunities though training or continuous learning.
  • Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.

Applications:
If you are interested in an opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives by leading and cultivating a supportive environment that fosters growth and development, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 via online form, email or mail. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Subject: Child Care Manager – ‘Insert Candidate Name’
Julie Farrell, Human Resources Generalist
100 Scott St., Box 68
WALKERTON, Ontario  N0G 2V0
(519) 881-2223
jfarrell@brockton.ca

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.