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Saskatoon Student Child Care Services Executive Director

Posting Date: May 14th, 2025

Closing Date: May 23rd, 2025

We are seeking a new Executive Director for the Saskatoon Student Child Care Services organization. The ED is responsible for providing visionary leadership and management for child care centres operating in three sites – Sharon Van Cleave Child Care Centre, Royal West Early Learning Centre, and the Saskatoon Early Childhood Development Demonstration Centre. The centres have spaces for 134 children and employ 49 staff.

Primary responsibilities include sound and effective oversight of planning and management of operations, programs, human resources, and finances. A more detailed job description is available at ssccs.ca.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

A Diploma in Early Childhood Development or other formal training equivalent to the ECE III Designation as determined by the Child Care Branch, or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience

· Three years supervisory/administrative experience in a licensed child care centre

REQUIREMENTS

· Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

· Current Driver’s License

· Current First Aid and CPR Certification

Salary Range:

36.00-43.00/ hour

Please submit cover letter and resume by May 23 to boardofdirectors@ssccs.ca

Director - Wadena Community Childcare Centre

Location: Wadena, SK

Posting Date: April 30, 2025

Start Date: Immediate (or as close to) for the successful candidate.

Application Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is established.

Position Type: Interim full-time, but could turn into Permanent full-time

Wadena Community Childcare Centre is looking for a full-time director to lead our team and administer our program. The successful candidate will have an energetic positive attitude, have a passion for childcare and exceptional team-oriented professional mindset.

Our facility is located in the community of Wadena, in the parkland of east-central Saskatchewan. Wadena is an agriculture-driven community of approximately 1300 people with all services. We are provincially licensed and operating at full capacity of 35 children ages 18 months to 6 years.

Our Director is accountable to the Board of Directors and is responsible for day-to-day operational and administrative duties to ensure that the Centre is safely and effectively operating in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

● A Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or an ECE II, or ECE III equivalency.

● Valid First Aid Certificate

● Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

● Strong communication skills - both verbal and written

Experience:

● Direct experience as an Early Childhood Educator

● Fostering a positive work environment, while managing employees and overseeing a dynamic program

● Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel & Brightwheel an asset

We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Full job description available upon request. Please submit resume, cover letter, and 3 references to wccchr2024@gmail.com

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Early Childhood Consultant - ECIP

Location: Saskatoon

Posting Date - February 11, 2025

Hourly Rate: $22.80 - $26.52/hour (dependent on education and experience)., plus mileage reimbursement Work-life balance: Weekends and evenings off, plus time off during Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter breaks, in addition to three weeks of vacation.

Term Full-Time: 37.5 hours/week (Part-Time options available).

Travel: Some rural travel required within a 2-hour radius of Saskatoon (mileage paid by employer).

Minimum Qualifications:

A recognized professional degree in Early Childhood Development or a two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE III).

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Consultant, you will collaborate with families to support their child’s development through a routine-based, play-focused approach. Working with children from infancy to age five who have developmental delays or are at risk, you will partner with parents in their homes to explore their goals for their child.

Your role includes: ✔ Meeting families 1-2 times per month to co-create strategies that fit within their daily routines. ✔ Using assessment tools collaboratively with parents to identify strengths and areas of focus. ✔ Developing individualized plans alongside families based on their child’s needs. ✔ Fostering a learning environment built on trust, respect, and shared expertise. ✔ Collaborating with community partners to advocate for families and connect them to resources.

Is This the Right Job for You?

✔ Do you have education, training, and experience in early childhood development? ✔ Are you skilled in coaching and collaborating with families, recognizing their strengths and capacity? ✔ Do you thrive in a team that values trust, support, respect, learning, and compassion? ✔ Are you confident in using assessment tools to guide individualized planning? ✔ Do you have excellent organization and time management skills? ✔ Are you proficient in using computer programs for documentation and planning? ✔ Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (mileage covered by employer)?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join a team dedicated to honoring capacity and growth, fostering learning, and working alongside families with empathy, support, and collaboration.

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to Tammy Ives, Executive Director at tammy@saskatoon.ecip.ca. Please highlight how your past experience supports your suitability for this role.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.