Assistant Supervisor, Child Care (2026-378-CCFS)

Woodgreen-Community-Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services seeks an Assistant Supervisor, Child Care to lead onsite programs at the Bruce/Woodgreen Early Learning Centre. You will supervise staff, maintain ratios, plan daily activities, and support children’s overall development in a 35-hour work week.

Requirements include an ECE credential, RECE registration, First Aid/CPR-C, and 2 years in a licensed centre with 1 year of supervisory experience preferred in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent.
• Current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE).
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• 2 years’ experience working in a licensed child care centre.
• Minimum 1 year management experience preferred, including supervisory work in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Manager in Managements absence, including administrative tasks and supervising staff, students, and volunteers.
• Maintain legal staff-child ratios and coordinate with supply staff during absences.
• Guide and care for children, plan daily programs supporting social, physical, cognitive and emotional development.
• Set reasonable limits per child development stage and provide direction individually and in groups.
• Recognize and address unusual behaviour; report to Management and collaborate with professionals.
• Record daily attendance, manage medical information, and report absenteeism as required.
• Ensure daily safety, health and hygienic conditions for children.
• Escort children on outings with adequate supervision.
• Prepare written daily reports and assessments; inform parents of progress.
• Oversee upkeep of equipment and furnishings; coordinate with Management on replacements.
• Ensure staff timetables provide adequate supervision and meet program needs.
• With Manager, manage parent fee collection, recording, and deposits.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree/diploma (ECE) or equivalent

RECE registration

Job description

• Competition #2026-378-CCFS
• PositionAssistant Supervisor, Child Care (2026-378-CCFS)
• Employment TypeFull-time Permanent, Non-Bargaining Unit
• Work Hours35 hours/week (may include split and/or extended shifts)
• Work SettingExclusively Onsite: 51 Larchmount Ave., Toronto, ON
• Salary$63,000 - $66,000
• Application DeadlineOctober 21, 2026by 11:59 pm

Program Overview -Bruce/Woodgreen Early Learning Centre - Child Care & Family Services (51 Larchmount Ave.)

WoodGreen serves over 800 children through eight licensed child care centres in Toronto's east end. Our curriculum is based on the most up-to-date practices and is designed to respond to each child's individual needs and interests. Committed to continual learning and excellence, we work with a variety of partners to deliver our many services for children and families.

What You Will Do

• Acts as Manager in Managements absence, including performing administrative tasks and directing and supervising program staff, students, and volunteers.
• Responsible for maintaining legal staff-child ratios and coordinates working closely with supply staff in cases of staff absenteeism.
• Responsible for the guidance and care of children in groups and for the planning and implementation of daily programs that enhance the social, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and emotional development of the children.
• Responsible for setting reasonable limits according to the child's developmental stage, and for giving appropriate direction, encouragement, and support individually and in groups.
• Responsible for recognizing, dealing with, and defining unusual behaviour and, if unable to deal with behaviour successfully, reporting to Management and working with various professional and resource persons to address problems.
• Responsible for recording the daily attendance of the children, receiving medical information as required, especially in cases of ongoing absenteeism, and reporting to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for the daily safety, health, and hygienic conditions of the children.
• Responsible for safely escorting children outside of the centre and ensuring that adequate supervision is provided on all outings.
• Responsible for written daily reports on children, for completing written assessments and developmental checklists, and for informing parents on an on-going basis regarding children's progress.
• Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and furnishings, for informing Management when replenishment is necessary, for sharing food services/housekeeping responsibilities, and for assessing equipment needs and making recommendations regarding purchases.
• Responsible for ensuring, in conjunction with other staff, that staff timetables are designed to provide for adequate supervision of children at all times, and to meet all program needs.
• In conjunction with the Manager, ensures that parent fees are properly collected, recorded, and deposited.

What You Bring to the Team

• Degree/diploma (ECE) or equivalent plus related specialized training in the field of Early Childhood Education including training in the area Pedagogical Leadership.
• Current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE).
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• 2 years’ experience working in a licensed child care centre
• Minimum1 year management experience preferred, including supervisory experience within a unionized environment.

What Will Set You Apart

• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the operation of child care centre; child guidance techniques; child development; standard method of behavioural observation
• Demonstrated understanding of Early Learning Framework
• Demonstrated ability to direct, instruct and care for children
• Ability to handle emergencies, crises and hostile behaviour
• Ability to maintain control in frustrating situations

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [e-mail] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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