Childcare Manager

Apex Group Ltd in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Childcare Manager to join their team on a full-time basis. 

Responsibilies:

• Act in the best interest of the children, the centre and the company as a whole
• Assure the smooth running of the centre - keeping parents, carers and children happy
• Keep the centre in a clean, optimal working condition at all times
• Seek to build open, trusting relationships with parents and staff
• Prepare all necessary paperwork for inspections
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development courses and encourage staff to do the same
• Ensure that carers are looking after children and the company’s property.
• Hold monthly meetings with the CCEs to discuss any issues or upcoming events etc
• Build a good relationship with the senior carers and keep them informed and updated with things they need to know to perform their duties well
• Handover to the senior carer is to be given whenever absent
• Always seek to decelerate and calm a situation
• Always abide by the Childcare Management Code of Conduct
• Follow the company’s Policies and Procedures
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities to encourage innovation and creativity from staff members, following the Emergent Curriculum
• Develop programs to promote the children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
• Be aware of laws and regulations regarding childcare centres and make sure the centre is in line.
• Liaise with upper management to make sure everything is ready for any external inspections.
• Hold interviews for new staff members along with Childcare Support Services Manager
• Keep to stipulated budgets
• Keep the Facebook group and page constantly updated and in line with the company’s marketing standards
• Parent’s Day is to be organised twice a year. March/April and September/October
• Ensure carers are up to date with portfolios.