Program Director
• Provided onboarding, training, and employee management for new and existing staff and ensured all staff stay current with research and emerging best practices in education and health and safety as recommended by licensing and health authorities.• Provided support and training in developmentally appropriate practices to staff in the areas of classroom management and guidance, curriculum, parent-school relations and child development.• Organized and implemented a play-based curriculum which emphasizes attention to individual interests, needs and the developmental level for children ages 2-5 years old.• Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with the community of York Region Services as well as leaders in the organization.• Structured small group activities, lessons, intervention and individualized plans to meet specific academic needs of students based upon independent reading levels, comprehension of whole group skills, and grade level entrance level.