Centre Supervisor-childcare

RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Management
- Performs the day-to-day administration of the centre including records management
- Ensures the centre is operated in compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act 2014, Public Health, Fire Safety, Employment Standards Act and any and all other licensing regulations
- Manages and directs the curriculum of the centre ensuring the programs reflect diversity, culture, abilities, and program statement
- Performs inspections to ensure proper standards
- Maintains and consults with the Ministry of Education program advisor regarding program and license
- Consults with other agencies, staff, parents, community service providers and Early Intervention services as required
- Attends all meetings on behalf of the Licensee and providesinput as required
- Manages client relationships including parent handbook, policies, forms and other related information
- Keeps Licensee informed of local, provincial, and federal initiatives and policies that affect the centre
- Represents the Licensee and the centre in advocacy situations
- Attends local child care meetings

Program Management
- Ensures ongoing quality of the child care program and evaluate the program for effectiveness
- Develops and manages program delivery policies for philosophy, curriculum, discipline and all areas related to program delivery
- Recognizes new developments, research, and trends in early child development
- Recommends new and modified programming to meet the developmental and cultural needs of children
- Determines priorities and allocate staffing, resources, and time effectively and to meet child/adult ratios
- Solicits feedback from staff and families as appropriate for strategic planning regarding program, facilities, and policies
- Considers future needs of the centre when planning
- Plans and implements professional development for all staff
- Develops guidelines regarding health, safety and emergencies for staff and children
- Maintains a current inventory of supplies required
- Provides feedback to the Licensee regarding revisions and updates needed for policies and procedures
- Recognizes, documents, and acts in the case of suspected abuse, illness or accident. Reports serious occurrences to the necessary outside agencies
- Informs the Licensee of all visits and reports from licensing authorities
- Renews annual insurance policies
- Provides documentation to licensing agencies for annual license report

Support to the Licensee
- Provides a report at each Licensee meeting outlining operation of the program
- Provides information on issues as required by the Licenseefor policy development

Support to the Bookkeeper
- Approves timesheets on the system before it uploads to bank
- Informs Bookkeeper of financial availabilities with region ( GOG WEG etc)
- Submits updated master list of new and withdrawn children
- Submits to bookkeeper any EFT changes
- Submits to Bookkeeper purchases services, supplies and equipment as required within budget
- Submits subsidy attendance payment details

Implementation of Operational Policies
- Establishes and regularly maintains a waiting list of subsidy and full fee families
- Enrolls children on the priority basis set by the waitlist
- Establishes and maintains complete children’s records including registration forms, medical forms and permission forms
- Establishes and maintains a safe arrivals and departures record keeping system
- Ensures daily medication forms are signed and medication is administered and documented accurately
- Maintains an up-to-date allergies list
- Establishes and reviews daily log/communication book
- Provides orientation to all new families including review of parent information package
- Updates the Parent Handbook with any new or revised policies and procedures
- Reviews weekly menu for compliance with all applicable requirements
- Facilitates parent/staff meetings as required

Curriculum
- Evaluates the program regularly in consultation with program staff and provides updates to the Owner/Operators of Directors
- Acts as a resource to staff with respect to program planning that includes physical, social, emotional, creative and cognitive development
- Reviews program plans to ensure they meet standards
- Observes and participates in daily routines and activities to ensure continued contact with staff, children and parents

Staff Management
- Keeps updated job descriptions for all staff
- Advertises, interviews and hires new staff, students and volunteers
- Maintains complete employee files
- Provides orientation to new staff, students and volunteersincluding training and sign-off on all policies and procedures
- Supervises, coaches and evaluates staff including annual performance reviews and annual goals
- Conducts regular staff meetings
- Implements disciplinary measures and terminates staff in consultation with the Licensee
- Supports staff in their jobs including interactions with children, parents and co-workers
- Appoints a desi