Job description:

Go-Go Group Inc. is currently hiring an Assistant Childcare Manager! The Assistant Childcare Manager will work closely with the Childcare Manager overseeing the daily operations of Go-Go’s afterschool programs in the Saint John/Sussex area. This will include Human Resources responsibilities, training, inspections, scheduling, phone and email support, staff management/coaching, customer service, acting as relief staff for childcare programs as needed and related administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with overseeing the management of daily operations of childcare facilities.
• Responsible for legal and regulatory compliance of the childcare operations.
• Review and follow up with all Department of Education and Early Childhood Development spot-checks and inspections.
• Keep staff informed and up to date with memos, social media posts, and reminders.
• Assist with marketing and business development through hosting tours of programs & open house events.
• Manage staff scheduling including attendance tracking and payroll hours.
• Conduct team member performance management and coaching.
• Manage and resolve staff and parent concerns.
• Undertake any other tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor.
• Guide and Mentor staff on best practices for program operations
• Assist with hiring operations (holding interviews, hiring, onboarding, etc.)
• Act as relief staff in childcare programs as needed.
• In return we are offering full-time hours (40 per week) with a starting salary of $48,000 and an available health/dental benefits package.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in similar high- level service position
• Minimum 1-3 years of professional relevant childcare experience
• University degree – preferably in early childhood education, business, or marketing
• Must be willing to travel throughout the Saint John/Sussex region as needed (must have access to a personal vehicle)

Essential Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Able to deliver tasks on time, capacity to juggle several requests at one time and ability to prioritize work for self and team members.
• Strong sense of responsibility: Ability to correct mistakes in a timely manner; ability to cooperate on tasks as needed; able to give direction and constructive criticism.
• Excellent communication skills: Able to listen carefully and respond accordingly; able to explain problems precisely and concisely; possess good writing skills and confidence with business correspondence and complex emails.
• Multitasking: Capacity to track several requests at one time, ability to pick up where you left off when pulled away from routine responsibilities.
• Administrative duties: Capable of filling out reports, tracking projects, keeping team informed and running team meetings.
• Ability to work alone & with a team: Able to take in other points of view, cooperate, and able to resolve conflict.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please submit the following:

• Recent resume
• Cover letter or cover email – tell us about yourself and why you feel this position would be a good fit.
• Three professional references