The Executive Director is responsible for the management and operations of SKD Bilingual Child Care Centre and its staff. The Executive Director is the liaison between SKD Bilingual Child Care Centre, the School Boards, Region of Durham, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education. The Executive Director provides leadership, ensures the delivery of high-quality programs, and represents the organization within the schools we are located in and with the community at large. The Executive also overseeing the day to day administration of multiple Child Care in support of the organization’s philosophy, quality assurance and standards which uphold the vision of the organization.
The Program Manager, under the direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple SKD Bilingual Child Care programs in support of the organizations’ philosophies, quality assurance, and standards, which uphold the vision of the organization.
The Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operation of the program. They provide leadership to the staff in making decisions that are imperative to the program. Supervisors spend time in program, implementing, modeling and mentoring educators. S/he also provides experiences for the parents, which will enable them to understand the centers’ program and the resources available within the community.
SKD Bilingual Child Care Centre RECE’s implement the program in a warm, nurturing manner, taking into consideration his/her understanding of child development and the needs of their class. The RECE will complete annual evaluations of the development of each child and evaluate the groups program based on the evaluation.
The role of the Early Childhood Assistant is to provide the RECE with the assistance needed to maintain a safe and happy environment. Assistants work together with the RECE to make learning visible through pedagogical documentation.
SKD Bilingual Child Care Centre accepts students from High schools and Community Colleges to complete co-operative placements. Volunteers are also welcomed at all of our sites. At no time are these students or volunteers counted in classroom ratios and are never left unsupervised with children.
SKD Bilingual Child Care Centre offers an integrated program for children with various developmental needs. Additional staff may be required to enhance a program and support the integration of all children.