Early Childhood Supervisor

Early Childhood Supervisor
Miles Nadal JCC
750 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5S 2J2

**Principal Responsibilities**:
To ensure the success of the Early Childhood Department, the Supervisor will work with the Director of Early Childhood Education (DECE) and the Assistant Director (ADECE) to ensure that early childhood programs run effectively. The Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre and the Thomas & Marjorie Schwartz Preschool Centre are programs of excellence for children from 18 months through Junior Kindergarten.With a strong focus on inclusion and informed by ELECT, How Does Learning Happen and the JCC Association Sheva framework, the Supervisor will collaborate with educators to provide developmentally appropriate programming for the children in our program.

**Changes due to Covid-19 Pandemic**:

- staff may be designated to stay with ill children in an isolation room until parents or caregivers come for their child. Staff will be equipped with masks, visors, gloves and a smock to ensure the health and safety of the staff.
- staff will disinfect any surfaces touched by child in isolation room immediately after child leaving
- staff will disinfect bathroom surfaces (sink and toilet) after it has been used by a child
- staff schedules will fluctuate during this period. Regular work hours may not apply.

**Schedule**:

- 37.5 hours per week, Full Time, Year Round.
- Due to the hours of operation of the Early Childhood Department, the ECE Supervisor must be available to work a variety of different shifts. Occasional evenings will be required to attend staff meetings and other professional development.
- Implementing the J's Vision, Mission and Values and the Director's vision and objectives for the early childhood programs aligned with the Program Statement, ensuring compliance at all times with Ministry licensing requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act.
- The Supervisor is a direct link and liaison between the ECE Director, TMSPC and LCCC parents, TMSPC and LCCC teachers, Finance, Marketing and other departments.
- Be the primary point of contact for the TMSPC and LCCC staff for day-to-day operation of the program.The Supervisor will be a contact for TMSPC and LCCC children and families.
- Help develop and maintain programming to enhance the cultural, educational, physical, mental, and social well-being of JCC early childhood participants.
- Training of staff, assisting teachers with program planning and ensuring classrooms meet or exceed licensing requirements
- Liaising with outside resources, when necessary, i.e., speech, occupational therapists, etc.
- Lifting of young children/furniture when necessary
- Assisting the classroom educators with any routines or needs of children, when necessary, i.e., diapering, rest periods, transitions, etc.
- May be required to assist in classrooms in order to meet ratios
- Adhere to allotted budget restrictions and ensure fiscal management by being familiar with the ECE Department budget

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Implementing the J's Vision, Mission and Values and the Director's vision and objectives for the early childhood programs aligned with the Program Statement, ensuring compliance at all times with Ministry licensing requirements of the Child Care and Early Years Act.
- The Supervisor is a direct link and liaison between the ECE Director, TMSPC and LCCC parents, TMSPC and LCCC teachers, Finance, Marketing and other departments.
- Be the primary point of contact for the TMSPC and LCCC staff for day-to-day operation of the program.The Supervisor will be a contact for TMSPC and LCCC children and families.
- Help develop and maintain programming to enhance the cultural, educational, physical, mental, and social well-being of JCC early childhood participants.
- Training of staff, assisting teachers with program planning and ensuring classrooms meet or exceed licensing requirements
- Liaising with outside resources, when necessary, i.e., speech, occupational therapists, etc.
- Lifting of young children/furniture when necessary
- Assisting the classroom educators with any routines or needs of children, when necessary, i.e., diapering, rest periods, transitions, etc.
- May be required to assist in classrooms in order to meet ratios
- Adhere to allotted budget restrictions and ensure fiscal management by being familiar with the ECE Department budget
**Salary and Benefits**:

- $46,000 to $50,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Benefits include:

- Paid time off including a tiered vacation plan, sick days, as well as some Jewish holidays.
- A range of supplemental insurance plans including medical (including vision care), dental, life, and LTD.
- An employee assistance program.
- Membership for yourself, spouse, and children at the MNjcc fitness centre, as well as discounts on most programs.
- RRSP matching program.

**How to apply**:

- Resumes will be accepted until June 3rd.
- Please note, while we appreciate everyone who applies, we