Early childhood supervisor

1 day ago

Abbotsford, Fraser Valley Regional District, Canada Abbotsford Childcare Corp Full-time

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

  • College/CEGEP

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

  • Child care centre

TASKS

  • Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
  • Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Maintain daycare equipment
  • Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
  • Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
  • Order supplies and equipment
  • Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
  • Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
  • Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
  • Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
  • Knowledge of licensing regulations
  • Establish guidelines for behaviour
  • Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

SUPERVISION

3-4 people

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Children
  • Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
  • Infant (3 months - 11 months)

SECURITY AND SAFETY

Criminal record check

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Team player
  • Ability to multitask

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Health care plan