early childhood supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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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 site environment

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Outdoors

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Noisy

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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Child care centre

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Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.

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Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

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Maintain daycare equipment

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Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

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Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents

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Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

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Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest

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Order supplies and equipment

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Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

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Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

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Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits

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Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

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Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

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Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

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Knowledge of licensing regulations

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Establish guidelines for behaviour

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Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

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Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

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Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

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Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

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Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

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Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures

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Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

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Tend to emotional well-being of children

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Take children to and from school and to appointments

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Supervise and care for children

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Plan trips

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Maintain registration systems, records and files

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Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

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Conduct performance reviews

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Food safety/handling skills

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Hire, train and supervise staff

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Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped

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Assist manager in the implementation of safety programs

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

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3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

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Emergency child care first aid and CPR

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Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

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First Aid Certificate

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CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

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Children

Experience with special needs children

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Children who are deaf or hard of hearing

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Children with an intellectual disability

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Children with behavioural issues

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Children with allergies

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Children with asthma

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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

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Autistic children

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Children with learning disabilities

Specialization or experience

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Green economy sector

Counselling specialization

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Crisis intervention

Area of specialization

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Pre-school education

Additional information

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance

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Criminal record check

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Medical exam

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Bondable

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Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation

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Valid driver's licence

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Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Repetitive tasks

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Attention to detail

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Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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Punctuality

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Dependability

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Excellent oral communication

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Excellent written communication

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Flexibility

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Interpersonal awareness

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Judgement

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Reliability

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Team player

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Values and ethics

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Creativity

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Honesty

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Ability to multitask

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Patience

Benefits

Financial benefits

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Bonus

Long term benefits

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Free parking available

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On-site amenities

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Team building opportunities