Childcare Center Supervisor

About us

At BGC Central Vancouver Island we are looking for
enthusiastic people that want to spend time making a difference in the lives of
children and youth in our communities If you are up for a fun, challenging,
yet fulfilling job, this might be the place for you

Wage: $ $26.25 per hour + $6 BC ECE Wage
Enhancement

Hours: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, hours between 7am – 5:30pm

Location: Courtenay, BC

Benefits: Benefits include dental care, extended health care, vision
care, Group RRSP contributions, Up to 50% reduction on childcare fees

Job purpose 

Reporting to the Child Care and Early Learning Manager, the Child Care
Centre Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of
a BGCCVI Child and Family Centre which offers both early years and out of
school care programs. This role oversees the operations of the Early Years
programs including curriculum implementation, staff management, program
outcomes and child enrollment.  The Child Care Supervisor works in
collaboration with the Out of School Care Supervisor to ensure organizational
and external policy and processes are followed in key areas including but not
limited to Occupational Health and Safety, VIHA Child Care Licensing and BGC
Operating Standards.  This role acts as the point person for the Centre
and is responsible to be an approved Manager of the License with VIHA Child
Care Licensing.  

Duties and responsibilities 

Early Years Programs Responsibilities 

·       
Ensure that
the early years programs meet all VIHA Community Care
Licensing requirements. This includes initial onboarding of
children and families, updating of registration documents and
to maintain program enrollment targets.  

·       
Conduct early years program assessments to
develop individualized and group curriculum that meet the developmental needs
of the children within the program. Work with the ECE team to create meaningful
and enriching programming that uses the BC Early Learning
Framework.  

·       
Participate in the creation of individual care
or medical plans with parents and/or caregivers and other BGCCVI
staff/stakeholders, when required, to fulfill the needs of the child. 

·       
Maintains liaison with professionals.
Responsible for maintaining effective relationships with parents/caregivers and
other stakeholders. Involve the parents/caregivers in the decision-making
process as it relates to the growth of their child at the Club. 

·       
Responsible for the management and support of
program staff including but not limited to interviewing,
orientation/onboarding, performance management, facilitation of staff meetings,
staff supervision and training.   

·       
Works with other Program Supervisors and
administrative departments to ensure early years programs and organizational
perpetual actions and reporting are completed in timely manner.  This
includes financial reporting, billing, registration, and enrollment. 

Centre Responsibilities 

·       
Maintains a high level
of excellence in relation to VIHA Community Care Licensing
regulations, BGC Operating Standards, Work Safe BC Regulation and BGCCVI
Policy and procedures.  

·       
Support the Out of School Care Supervisor in
relation to VIHA Community Care Licensing Regulations including Centre
inspections, investigations, reporting etc. 

·       
Provide Supervision and Performance Management
to the Out of School Care Supervisor and to the Early Childhood Educators and
Assistants. 

·       
Create an awareness and culture of trauma and
violence informed care and person-centered approach and planning; working
creatively with families to accommodate participation and work to remove
barriers to participation. Participate in special promotional activities,
programs, or events as required by BGCCVI. 

·       
In collaboration with the Operation Coordinator,
the Child Care Centre Supervisor will ensure maintenance and service(s) related
to the facility and vehicles to ensure the health and safety of staff,
participants and overall positive image of BGCCVI. 

·       
Maintains WorkSafe BC regulations for the Centre
are met, through participating in internal inspections and adherence to the
Occupational Health and Safety Program. 

Qualifications  

·       
Early Childhood Education Diploma (Combination
of education and experience will be considered). 

·       
Valid First Aid/CPR certificate approved by
Community Care Facilities Licensing. 

·       
A criminal record check will be conducted; no
applicable convictions will be permitted. 

·       
Must be approved by the BC Early Childhood
Registry (ECE Certificate). 

·       
Must be approved as a Licensed Manager by
Community Care Facility Licensing within 30 days of employment. 

·       
Two (2) years previous work experience in a
Licensed Child Care Facility as well as experience supervising staff. 

·       
A positive, supportive and cooperative role
model to children and youth. 

·       
The ability to function independently, under
pressure, while managing complex situations is an ongoing expectation of this
position. 

·       
Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work
effectively with others. 

·       
Experience of assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programs, and activities including working
with those with unique needs and diverse abilities. 

·       
Well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills including the ability to use MS office suite, Outlook and
MS Teams as well as basic word processing and spreadsheet ability. 

BGC Central Vancouver Island is an equity employer and
encourages applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible
minorities, Indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and genders,
and others who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team.

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