Child Care Supervisor

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is actively building healthy communities - join us in creating a better Calgary.

YMCA Calgary opened its doors in 1902, since then we have evolved into a vibrant charitable organization that responds to the needs and health of the community.

Guided by four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary develop and delivers quality programs and services that promote the health of the community and provides opportunities for all Calgarians to belong, grow, thrive and lead. Our team of staff and volunteers are committed to creating a positive impact in the community through our health and wellness programs, child care and early education programs, community outreach programs (such as Indigenous, youth at risk, and cultural integration programs), leadership programs, camp experiences, and much more.

YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities

Child Care Supervisor (Full Time)

Remington YMCA

Salary Range: $39,222.00/yr - $49,028.00/yr

Start Date: August/September

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

- Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
- Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association;
- Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
- Program discounts;
- Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
- Leadership award opportunities;
- Scholarship opportunities;
- Paid recertification and training.


What qualifications are we looking for?
- Previous experience working within a licensed child care centre;
- Experience working with children aged 12 months - six years, utilizing an inclusive and play-based learning curriculum;
- Ability to motivate and coach others to achieve collective excellence in child care service delivery;
- Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification - Level 3;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer literacy;
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification (CPR recertified within the last 12 months);
- Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search;
- Three professional references required.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

This position is full-time and will work 40 hours per week between the hours of 7am - 6pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility of the successful applicant’s personal schedule is required to ensure staff and area needs are met. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Reporting to the Child Care Director, the Childcare Supervisor will:

- Support the Childcare Director with operation and administrative responsibilities of the childcare centre including operational responsibility in the absence of the Childcare Director;
- Demonstrate a cooperative team approach for managing centre operations including adapting personal work schedule, working in ratio and providing facility operational support (including Duty Manager shifts);
- Provide leadership ensuring all staff and program needs are met; including support with recruitment, supervision, scheduling, performance management, training and recognition;
- Demonstrate a professional, customer service-oriented approach including the effective utilization of established communication strategies for both internal and external YMCA Calgary stakeholders;
- Ensure the childcare centre operates in accordance with applicable Provincial licensing regulations, Alberta Health Service standards, Calgary Fire regulations and YMCA Calgary policies and procedures;
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe indoor and outdoor environment
- Achieve excellence in developmentally appropriate program delivery, including implementation of the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum:
1. All child care staff are required to support curriculum delivery and child development practices, both as scheduled and to meet operational needs. This includes accompanying and actively engaging with children in the pool, supporting personal care needs, during active play and while on outings and fieldtrips;
- Demonstrate safe practices at all times and act promptly on all health and safety risks and concerns. Effectively manage emergency situations as per YMCA procedures;
- Support centre, branch and association activities as assigned, including planning and facilitation.

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies