Childcare Supervisor

**Job Summary**:The Program Supervisor shall work alongside the Assistant Director to ensure organizational policies are being adhered to, to support pedagogy and practice and to offer guidance in designing indoor and outdoor environments. He or She will have a very hands-on approach supporting staff on the floor with their daily practice, helping them gain new strategies for behaviour management and curriculum planning but will also have a large role with ensuring accountability with legislative requitements, reporting and policy development. The Program Supervisor will be dedicated, flexible and responsive. He or She will have strong communication skills, will be detail oriented and will be a forward thinker. This position is under the supervision of the Assistant Director and may receive direction from time to time from the Executive Director.

**Duties**
- Has a strong understanding of and will ensure staff are working in accordance with organizational policies, Program Statement and all legislative requirements in the _Child Care and Early Years Act, 2016_, _Duty to Report_ and _Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice_
- Mentor staff in facilitating environments and opportunities for children that align with Next to Mom’s Program Statement and _How Does Learning Happen?_
- Be a positive role model in using effective communication and reflective practice skills to develop respectful and caring relationships with children and families while empowering staff to be the best they can be and by encouraging relationships based on respect and honesty
- Support a healthy, safe, and friendly work environment by ensuring health and safety protocols are adhered to while contributing to the accurate and up-to-date record keeping and reports as required
- Promote and plan ongoing professional development opportunities to support staff’s ongoing learning, job satisfaction, and staff retention alongside the Assistant Director and participate in ongoing staff performance management and goal setting meetings alongside the Assistant Director

**Required Qualifications and Skills**

The Program Supervisor will hold a diploma in Early Childhood Education and will have several years experience working within a licensed child care program. The Centre Supervisor will demonstrate leadership abilities, effective communication skills, dedication, flexibility, and an understanding of relevant child care legislation. The Program Supervisor is required to be in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators and will provide documentation of registration as well as a clear Vulnerable Sector Check. He or She will have a valid driver’s license and a reliable means of transportation.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter by **January 22nd, 2023**

Attention: Laura Morris, Executive Director

**Salary**: To Be Based on Experience

Hours**:40**

Start Date**:As soon as possible depending upon current employment**

**Salary**: From $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE is available to staff.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Belmont, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Supervisory: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Registration with the College of ECE (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-20
Expected start date: 2023-02-01