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Day Care Coordinator
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Daycare Coordinator is responsible for developing, delivering and managing the Daycare Program in order to ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children.

SCOPE
The Daycare Coordinator will be responsible for a program to care for young children. He/she must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant federal,territorial and Band legislation, policies and procedures. The Daycare Coordinator will ensure that staff are respectful of children and parents, and that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. The Daycare Coordinator will monitor and record the numbers of children
participating in the program, costs of equipment and supplies, and other expenses, and any other information, as required. The Daycare Coordinator is responsible to keep current, accurate and confidential client and program files. The Coordinator will manage the Daycare budget, report on expenditures and revenues and supervise daycare staff. Failure to provide adequate services may result in an unsafe or unfit environment for children and/or financial mismanagement for the operation of the daycare.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop and implement a program for young children
2. Supervise and develop daycare staff
3. Manage the administration of the daycare program
4. Supervise children in the day care
5. Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
- Child development theories and practices
- Safe and appropriate activities for children
- Financial management
- Human resources management
- Child program development,implement and evaluation
- An understanding of the northern cultural environment
- Relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times

SKILLS
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
- Team building skills
- Supervisory skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills
- Stress management skills
- Time management skills
- Financial management skills
- Human resources management skills
- Administrative skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of Day Care Coordinator. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Be respectful
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Be flexible
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
- Be consistent and fair
- Be compassionate and understanding
- Be able to build esteem while ensuring a safe

http://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/school/tools/JD_docs/Day%20Care%20Coordinator%20%20JD.p.pdf