Executive Director - Nanabijou Childcare Centre

The Nanabijou Childcare Centre is recruiting an Executive Director due to the upcoming retirement of the Centre's founding Executive Director. Located on the beautiful grounds of Lakehead University, the Centre's Vision is: Children learning to live in harmony with the world. Our Mission is that the Centre is a home away from home where a team of dedicated early childhood educators provide a safe, inclusive, healthy, nurturing, learning environment for children and their families. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead the Centre in the implementation of the 2016 ? 2019 Strategic Plan which is framed by the cornerstones of Learning, Inclusion, Relationships and Sustainability. 

The successful candidate's qualifications will include: an Early Childhood Education diploma/degree, a minimum of 5 years' experience in the field of Early Childhood Education, knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Learning, registered membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE) and being a certified member of the AECEO. Other qualifications are: knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act, supervisory experience, experience in operationalizing a strategic plan and action plan, effective communication skills, and proven financial knowledge concerning budgets, audits and DSSAB requirements. 

For more information about the Centre, to access the complete job description and to view the Strategic Plan, visit our website at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/nanabijou Applicants should email their resume and covering letter in confidence to c.bates@shaw.ca by September 30, 2016.

Nanabijou Childcare Centre is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identify or gender expression. The Centre is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact c.bates@shaw.ca.