Daycare Supervisor

**POSITION: DAYCARE SUPERVISOR**

**HOUR OF WORK: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT (35 HRS/WEEK)**

**REPORTS TO: EDUCATION MANAGER**

***:SX̱EDJELI Daycare center provides nurturing care and developmentally appropriate education to meet the needs of children in a group setting within a safe and healthy environment. Culture and Language are vital to program planning.

The Daycare Supervisor oversees the program planning, working effectively with staff, working with families and children, connecting with the community, and assuming administrative responsibilities related to the day to day operations of the day care center. The supervisor works collaboratively with other early learning programs for SȾÁUTW̱ Education Departments which includes; SENĆOṮEN ÁUTW Language Nest Immersion, Head Start and I,TOTELṈEW̱,ÁUTW̱ before and afterschool program.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for ensuring that the centre meets all legal requirements, including licensing regulations.
- Assists in the development of childcare programs and keeps up-to-date on issues relating to program design and delivery.
- Records and reports accidents and serious occurrences
- Provides supervision, leadership and guidance to the team.
- Monitors classroom teachers on a daily basis to ensure compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act. This includes ensuring a safe environment is provided for children in terms of their physical, emotional and cognitive development.
- Communicates with parents and deals with questions or issues that arise.
- Respects confidentiality and relates to parents, children and other staff members in a professional and ethical manner.
- Responsible for updating policies and procedures required by the Ministry.
- Updates and trains staff on policies and procedures
- Monitors staff to ensure proper forms are being completed and records are complete.
- Guides and assists children in activities, routines and transition times.
- Inputs attendance on a monthly basis and follows
- up to ensure that accounts are up to date.
- Responsible for the review and documentation of staff behaviour management, according to the policies and Ministry requirements.
- Prepares progress reports and discusses same with parents and staff.
- Prepares and produces written documents to meet program information and communication needs.
- Makes arrangements for alternate pick up of late children
- Monitors the budget
- Updates schedules and timetables regularly
- Arranges for replacement staff as needed
- Maintains children’s attendance records, emergency information and assists with the daily log book; collects medication information from parents and informs staff.
- Verifies staff time sheets
- Interviews potential clients, provides tours of daycare facility and registers children
- Attends and organizes weekly staff meetings and monthly with Manager.
- Maintains the health and safety of the children including implementing monthly fire drills
- Participates in SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation hiring committee as required.
- Other related duties may be assigned by the Education Manager.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or degree
- Strong Supervisor skills with 2 years’ related experience
- Possess extensive experience with administrative duties and reporting
- Registered member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Education
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate
- Current Criminal Reference Check Report and Clean Vulnerable Sector Check
- Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and licensing and legislative compliance
- Experience working with infant to junior children
- Solid understanding of child development
- Demonstrates ability to maintain an effective work relationship with families, colleagues, service providers, and regulatory program advisors
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work closely with other team members
- Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
- Knowledge of First Nations Culture and Language would be an asset
- Knowledge of community considered an asset
- Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

**OTHER FACTORS**

**Culture/Language**

Respect for and working knowledge of the Tsawout culture is required.

**Personal Attributes**

The Daycare Supervisor maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality

Our Benefits package includes:

- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.