About the Yellowknife Playschool Association The Yellowknife Playschool Association (YPA) is a non-profit organization run by a parent-led volunteer board. We offer engaging, active and creative part-time programming to children aged 25 months to 5 years. We have proudly served our community for over 40 years and we’re looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team!

About the Executive Director Position The Executive Director (ED) is a valued member of the YPA team and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the facility. The ED supports 2 full-time staff, part-time staff as needed, member families, external partners and the board of directors.

• Manages registration for part-time programs and full-time camps and coordinates communication with prospective families; completes intake and orientation procedures and maintains a waitlist.
• Ensures positive and timely communication with families through regular verbal and written contact.
• Manages finances – collects, tracks and reports all incoming/outgoing funds (tuition, grant money, donations, purchases, etc.), in collaboration with the bookkeeper.
• Covers teachers’ lunch breaks and absences as needed.
• Coordinates substitute teachers and/or assistants on an-needed basis.
• Prepares and produces written documents to meet program information, communication needs, and grant application/reporting requirements.
• Coordinates and attends all necessary compliance inspections and ensures our facility operates responsibly, as guided by internal policy and the NWT Child Daycare Act.
• Reports to the board once per month, may be assigned other related duties by the board.

Job Perks

• Flexible schedule: much of the work can be done from home
• Free tuition for staff members’ children
• Generous compensation and benefits package available, with on-call time compensated

Assets

• Good interpersonal communication skills –both orally and written
• Organization, time and basic financial management skills
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
• Working knowledge and understanding of the NWT Child Daycare Act (or the willingness to acquire it)
• A valid Early Childhood Education Certificate, Teaching degree, or a similar combination of education and experience

Requirements

• Valid/current accepted First Aid certificate
• Current Criminal Record check
• Fully vaccinated (including against Covid-19)

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume to: ykplayschoolchair@gmail.com before May 27, 2022. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Thank you!