Program Supervisor

We are looking for leaders Are you an early childhood educator looking for that next step in your career? Kids U is a growing Accredited Early Childhood Learning Institute in Calgary and Area that continues to set the standard for excellence. Our quality child care, preschool, and kindergarten programs build strong brains for life. We are looking for strong leaders with management experience to join our teams

**_**Kids U has won the Gold Winner status for the Calgary Herald/Sun Readers choice awards Best Daycare & Best Preschool 2021 **_**

Kids, U is passionate about moving practice forward through strong professional development, and as such, provides regular, in-house professional development courses in Education programs and practices. We are currently looking for an experienced Program Supervisor to join our team.

To be successful you will have strong interpersonal skills and find joy in working with children and adults. You will be committed to learning and teaching in emergent, project-based ways while open collaboration fosters a student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that cultivates enthusiastic and globally-minded individuals. You will be able to work independently creating a welcoming, supportive environment for families, children, and team members.

It is the responsibility of the Program Supervisor to work effectively within the Management Team to efficiently communicate and implement the Kids U philosophy, policies, and procedures by encouraging open communication between all stakeholders. To fully understand Kids U's philosophy, objectives, and operations you may be asked to work as an in ratio teacher for a period of time before becoming a Program Supervisor

**Key Objectives**:

- To perform duties in **accordance** with the philosophy, mission statement, and core values of Kids U
- Provide high-quality child care in a group setting that meets the diverse needs and promotes optimum physical, social, emotional, cognitive and intellectual development of the children in care.

**Major Responsibilities and Duties**:

- (The following statements describe the general purpose_ **and**_ responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)_
- Coordinates administrative functions of the program; facilitates communication; messaging to families and staff; social media; newsletters; website; manages communication and assessment software.
- Ensures positive communication with families through regular verbal and written contact regarding the program, children's progress, opportunities for involvement, special concerns and family needs.
- Coordinates communication with prospective clients; interviews prospective clients and completes intake and orientation procedures; monitors waitlist.
- Manages program collection of child care fees.
- Communicate with the staff team to coordinate orientation and transition of new children and families to the program.
- Effectively communicates and implements the Kids U philosophy, policies and procedures to all key stakeholders; parents, staff, and community.
- Prepares and produces written documents to meet program information and communication needs; administers group documentation; keeps Program Management Team and Executive Director informed of pertinent information; answers and returns phone calls; provides mail and fax services.
- Ensures staff remain current and knowledgeable; makes recommendations for in-service training; advises managers of professional development needs of staff; maintains own knowledge through professional development.
- Respects confidentiality and relates to parents, children and other staff members in a professional and ethical manner.
- Other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Operations / Curriculum / Executive Director/ Management.

**Qualifications**:

- Early Childhood Education diploma or degree from a recognized college or University
- Child Development Supervisor (Level 3) (required)
- Valid first-aid certificate (required)
- Current criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check (required)
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work closely with other team members and build trusting relationships
- Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
- The adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Ability to lift a min. of 40 lbs, especially when working with infants and toddlers
- An additional language would be an asset

**Required Experience**:

- A minimum of five years’ management/leadership experience in an Early Learning and Care Program.
- Experience managing a team of people (Either within childcare or another field)

Our facilities offer spacious classrooms lit with natural light, a beautiful on-site playground and are located ne