Lumsden Childcare Centre - Assistant Director - Full-time Term

**Lumsden Childcare Assistant Director** **Department** Lumsden Childcare Centre **Position Title** Assistant Director **Hours of Work** 37.5 hours / week **Position Type** FT Term – Ending January 2028 **Reports To** Director of Lumsden YWCA Childcare Centre **Start Date** December 14, 2026 **Wage** $67,957.50 - $71,526 starting based on experience and knowledge **Work Location** Lumsden YWCA Childcare Centre, 200 Broad Street, Lumsden SK S0G 3C0 **Open To** Internal and External Applicants **Application Deadline** 1:00 p.m. CST, Monday, November 23, 2026 **POSITION DESCRIPTION** Under the general supervision of the Child Care Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for handling assigned administration duties as well as the implementation of Play and Exploration within the children’s programming. The Assistant Director must adhere to all the policies and regulations set out in the Parent Handbook and Child Care Staff Manual. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Direct supervision of program and program educators including assisting and collaborating with Centre Director for hiring, coaching, training, providing direct feedback, role modeling, fostering professional growth, and conducting annual performance reviews for staff. * Maintain accurate attendance list, collecting signatures and submitting forms. * Arranging the daily break and cleaning schedules and contacting casual staff as required for the weekly schedule. * Support in maintaining files, ordering supplies as needed in an organized and efficient manner. * Assume responsibilities as outlined as an Early Childhood Educator during floor time. * Serve as a mentor to other educators demonstrating expertise in programming and Play and Exploration. * Make observations and record documentation about children and staff to promote growth, support development and offer suggestions for overall improvements to the Centre. * Support educators in creating responsive environments. * Communicate professionally, effectively and respectfully with children, colleagues and family members. * Maintain professional ongoing communication with families and while informing them of any unusual incidents. * Submit any incident report to Senior Director and Childcare Consultant in the absence of Centre Director. * Adhere to Saskatchewan Child Abuse Protocol & reporting policies and procedures. * Taking general directions from the Centre Director and complete any other duties as assigned by Centre Director. **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR** We know that skills and experience are built in many ways. Community involvement, formal credentials, lived experience, non-traditional career paths and volunteer work are all valued here. If you meet most of these qualifications and are deeply committed to the mission of YWCA Regina, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to speak to the experiences — paid or unpaid — that have prepared you for this work*.* **Education** * Earl