Child Care Supervisor Level 1

Why Work for the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto aspires to be a great work place committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. Guided by our shared values — kindness, well-being, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and optimism — the YMCA provides thousands of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Our History:
YMCA Child & Family Development has provided quality child care in the GTA for over 50 years, and is the largest not-for-profit provider of Licensed Child Care in Canada. With more than 294 locations, we offer a variety of programs for children 0-12 years of age: Early Learning and Care (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Nursery); Before and After School Care (Kindergarten and School Age); and Family Support programs. The contribution of our staff in the delivery of child-centred programs is at the core of our success as a leader in early childhood education. We are committed to providing staff with the opportunity to further develop the knowledge and skills that will assist them in enhancing the experience of children and families, through our YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place to Connect curricula. The YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum for 0-6 year olds, endorsed by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, helps children develop and grow by using play as a way to learn. This method gives our early childhood educators insight into how kids learn, which we use to build a dynamic in-class environment to meet the specific needs of the child and ensure the child’s interests help shape their learning experience. The YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum for 6-12 year olds in YMCA Before and After School programs provides staff with the knowledge and skills to act as a mentor towards the children and help them develop life skills. This curriculum also helps shape YMCA Day Camps, Summer Club, and Overnight Camps. The CFD Supervisor Level 1 - Before & After spends their time in a supervisory capacity and provides direct program delivery to children ages 4-12 before and after school. The position is accountable for ensuring all child and youth programs provide quality care, service and support to the participants and their families.

Child Care Supervisor Level 1 (Before & After School) - Thornhill Westminster YMCA (split shift, regular position, working hours - 7:30-9am & 1:30-6:00pm)

The CFD Supervisor Level 1 - Before & After partners with the Teachers and Registered Early Childhood Educators of the Full Day Learning Program to ensure that all YMCA, Board, Provincial and Municipal standards are met.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plans and implements age appropriate programming ensuring YMCA program standards and YMCA Core Values are met; Ensures compliance with all YMCA, Board, Provincial and Municipal standards.
- Delivers play-based programming, based on the interests of the children, providing a safe environment while understanding the individual needs of children and families and maintaining a supportive environment; immediately reports all serious occurrences to the direct supervisor.
- Prepares quality weekly program planning and monthly calendars in agreement with YMCA and Board goals, to meet the needs of members.
- Ensures the implementation and maintenance of YMCA Playing to Learn through coaching and guiding centre staff; Maintains a close working relationship with YMCA supervisor, ensuring ongoing communication and issues are shared.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with a number of community and other stakeholders including: school Principals, Vice Principals, caretakers and secretaries, licensing and Municipal Agencies; Public Health; Fire departments; YMCA families; Volunteers and students; YMCA Management; Community Partners; Resource support.
- Completes general administration tasks as required including updating forms as required, updates communication book daily, Children’s sign in and out; Ensures Master Attendance is accurate and up to date and Subsidy attendance complete as required; Completes and submits staff time sheets as required, Volunteer tracking and activation forms.
- Completes daily, monthly check list forms ie; outdoor and indoor, outdoor log book, fanny packs, first aid, fire drills, opening and closing duties, disinfecting charts; Ensures Compliance Binder is kept compliant; All incident/accident reports completed and delivered in a timely manner. **Attends professional development workshops, trainings and meetings. ** Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.