Preschool Director

**Job Posting - Preschool Director**:
- Salto Gymnastics Club (2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park, AB) _
Salto Gymnastics, a not-for-profit gymnastics and licensed preschool provider in Sherwood Park, is currently looking for a highly motivated Preschool Director to join our growing programming team.
A little about you
You’re an effervescent and engaging leader that can provide meaningful and impactful instruction to preschoolers. You are extremely passionate about working in an early childhood education setting and pride yourself on being a consummate professional in all facets of your work. You’re flexible, organized, collaborative, and possess the ability to quickly adapt to new situations. You believe in the value of a strong team, are a champion of positive workplace culture, and possess a growth-oriented mindset. If this sounds like you, please read on!
The Preschool Director is responsible for managing year-round preschool offerings for the club, including summer programming/camps. This position is responsible for a variety of items, including but not limited to, the following:
**Programming**:
- Act as the main point of contact for all preschool programming at the club and oversee all aspects of program planning, program delivery/supervision, and program evaluation.
- Oversee all administrative aspects of the preschool program.
- Function as the main preschool teacher/supervisor for all preschool programming.
- Create and implement comprehensive lesson plans/curriculum that cover all relevant stages of early childhood development, while encouraging social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Oversee the set-up/take-down of all gymnastic circuits used in the program.
- Ensure that the preschool room is vibrant, engaging, and appealing at all times.
- Ensure that a roster of morning, afternoon, and summer preschool programming is developed and maintained.
**Administration**:
- Revise, develop, and manage all preschool-related systems to ensure that they are in line with accepted best practices for early childhood programming.
- Ensure that the program is in compliance with all licensing requirements, provincial standards, and all requisite legislative obligations.
- Establish effective lines of communication with other members of the leadership team.
- Prepare and present the Executive Director with a recommended annual program budget.
- Manage and monitor the approved programming budget to ensure that the program is solvent.
- Provide formalized progress updates to families at regularly scheduled intervals.
- Establish a professional level of rapport with the family of each participant.
**Health &
Safety**:
- Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe at all times.
- Ensure that all required cleaning/sanitization is completed according to requirement and filed accordingly.
- Ensure that the program adheres to all legislative safety expectations and requirements.
**Staff Management**:
- Function as the supervisor for a small staff team (1 - 2 staff members).
- In conjunction with the HR Generalist, provide leadership and direction on all aspects of employee recruitment and performance management for the preschool program.
- Conduct sessional team meetings to ensure that relevant information is disseminated, and formal expectations are conveyed.
**Miscellaneous**:
- Assist with the planning and implementation of organizational events, activities, and fundraisers as required.
- Attend all relevant leadership meetings at the club.
- Provide relevant reporting documentation to the Executive Director as requested.
- Other duties, as assigned.
**Experience &
Qualifications**:
- Level 3 Early Child Educator Certification.
- Valid First-Aid / CPR (Child Care).
- 3+ years of experience working in a supervisory role in a preschool setting (preferred).
- Post-secondary studies (diploma/degree) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) would be an asset.
- Gymnastics Foundation Certification.
- Foundations Trampoline Certification.
- Active Start Certification.
**Salary**:
$45,000 - $55,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. This is based on a schedule of 37.5 hours per week. Please note that this position is eligible to receive funds from the
Alberta Childcare Grant Wage Top-Up program.
Access to Group Health Benefits after the successful completion of a three-month probationary period.
This position is based out of the Salto Gymnastics Club in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Remote work is not available.
Director. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**:
$45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
**Education**:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0W9 (re