Pedagogical Lead (Moose Jaw)

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited charity established in 1907. Our vision is a community connected & empowered to lead healthy & fulfilling lives. The YMCA of Regina (operating in Regina & Moose Jaw) excels at delivering programming focused on our three pillars of service: community development, childcare & health fitness, and aquatics.

We are seeking a passionate & experienced ‘Pedagogical Lead’ to oversee the quality programing of the childcare centres in Moose Jaw & provide overall curriculum-centred leadership, including mentoring and coaching staff & coordinating professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Keep up-to-date records and files as deemed necessary by the Association/CEO/Board & Child Care Regulations.
  • Inform the General Manager of Childcare Services of the results of all visits & reports from licensing bodies.
  • Perform regular safety checks of the Centres & records findings.
  • Training of new staff in the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum & the YMCA Child Safeguarding Protocols.
  • Counsel staff on methods for dealing with child behaviour.
  • Ensures that all policies & procedures of the Centres, & Association overall, are followed.
  • Apply for & carry out the necessary requirements for special programming and projects (for example, risk assessment, follow-up from PTL Assessments).
  • Participate or attend in the broader community with other childcare or advocacy organizations.
  • Keep up with current ideas & research pertaining to childcare.
  • Explain various aspects of the Centres to interested members of the general public.
  • Review weekly program plans.
  • Supervise & evaluate program to ensure that the Child Development Philosophy is maintained.
  • Develop orientation tools & supports for new parent families.
  • Refer parents in need of specific supports (EA, etc.) to the appropriate supports or agencies
  • Carry out interviews & perform reference checks, review timesheets & other payroll entries, conduct annual performance reviews & end-of-probation evaluations for new employees & manage disciplinary actions in collaboration with the HR department.
  • Support & oversee centre directors at four locations in Moose Jaw.

Requirements:

  • An Early Childhood Educator Level III issued by the Ministry of Saskatchewan
  • Five (5) years experience in childcare, administration, management, & staff supervision.
  • Advanced training in the YMCA Play to Learn curriculum or Play & Exploration Curriculum.
  • Experience with ASQ, ITER’s and ECER’s evaluations will be considered an asset.
  • Excellent leadership & coaching skills to influence and motivate others.
  • alid Standard First Aid, CPR Level C Certifications
  • A Clear Criminal Record check with a vulnerable sector check.

The YMCA of Regina is an equal opportunity employer and provides a competitive total rewards package. Applicants with high standards for performance are encouraged to apply to careers@regina.ymca.ca. In application, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.