Early Childhood Program Supervisor

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Education, general
- Aboriginal education
- Counsellor education/school counselling and guidance services
- Early childhood education and teaching
- Education, other
- Family and community services
- Social work, general
- Social work, other
- Social sciences, general
- Social sciences, other
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Social service agency or group home
- Education
- Community service organization
- Community and social services
- Associations and non profit organizations
**Tasks**:

- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Order supplies and equipment
- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
- provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- 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
- Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
- Develop guidance and counselling programs
- Co-ordinate the provision of counselling and information services to students, parents and teachers
- Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming
- Arrange for recruitment of graduating students by employers
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
**Area of work experience**:

- Education or training
**Social work specialization**:

- Education and training
- Community development
**Counselling specialization**:

- Study skills
- Personal or life skills management
- Co-operative education or work placement
- Career or post-secondary training orientation
**Area of specialization**:

- Employment agency services
- Employment equity
- Educational funding or resource allocation
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Work under pressure
- Large caseload
- Large workload
- Tight deadlines
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Initiative
- Client focus
- Organized
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Other benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program