Child Care Program Supervisor

Children; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 4–6 weeks per year

Personal leave (5 days)

Sick days (18 days)

Health and dental benefits

RRSP with employer matching

CECE membership after 1 year

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton seeks an experienced Program Supervisor to lead a licensed childcare centre and deliver inclusive, play-based learning aligned with Ontario's frameworks.

You will supervise staff, manage daily operations, ensure compliance with the CCEYA and health and safety requirements, and build strong relationships with families while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing.
• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree from a recognized college or university.
• Experience leading or supervising in an early learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate inclusive, play-based learning environments.
• Guide educators in emergent curriculum aligned with How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT.
• Ensure safety, health, licensing compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor staff, students, and volunteers.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Manage daily operations including staffing, enrolment, and capacity.
• Build relationships with families and connect them to community resources.
• Represent the centre within the community.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and record-keeping with accuracy.
• Uphold confidentiality and manage budgets per guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Compliance awareness

Relationship building

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

ECE Diploma/degree

Tools

CCEYA knowledge

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Who We Are

For over 160 years, Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton has been an integral part of our community, supporting children, families, and caregivers through generations of change. Founded in 1864 as a home for orphaned and vulnerable children, we’ve evolved into a leader in high-quality, inclusive early learning and care. Throughout every chapter, one principle has remained constant: creating environments that feel like “the next best thing to home.” Today, as one of Ottawa’s longest-standing charities, we serve families through a network of licensed childcare centres, home childcare programs, and community-based services that reach children from infancy through school age.

If you’re looking to build your career in a place where your work means care and carries meaning today and for generations to come, you’ll find it here.

Learn more about our history.

Position Overview

As Program Supervisor, you are responsible for the overall leadership and daily operation of a licensed childcare centre, ensuring high-quality, inclusive programming that supports children, families, and educators. You will guide a team in delivering play-based, inquiry-driven learning aligned with Ontario’s early years frameworks, including How Does Learning Happen? and Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT), while ensuring full compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act and all applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements. This role combines pedagogical leadership, team development, and operational oversight. You will create a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning, supporting educators to thrive while ensuring children experience a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.

This posting reflects a current opportunity within our team. This position reports to the Manager, Assistant Manager and Coordinator of Group Care Programs, and is based at Children's Village at our brand-new Elizabeth Biggars Early Learning Centre (1149 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 3H7).

What You’ll Do

• Plan, implement, and evaluate inclusive, play-based learning environments that support children’s holistic development.
• Guide educators in delivering emergent curriculum aligned with How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment and ensure full compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, public health guidelines, licensing regulations, inspections, and all Ministry requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor staff, students, and volunteers while fostering a positive team culture and supporting performance, learning, and career development.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management in partnership with the Program Manager.
• Manage daily operations including staffing schedules, enrolment, and program capacity.
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families by serving as a key point of contact, supporting engagement, and connecting them with community resources.
• Represent and promote the centre within the broader community and sector.
• Oversee supervision practices, ratios, and emergency procedures, ensuring accurate, timely completion of all required documentation, reporting, and record‑keeping.
• Uphold duty to report obligations and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, and petty cash in alignment with approved guidelines.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a registered member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Hold an Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree from a recognized college or university, or equivalent qualifications.

You bring:

• A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a licensed childcare setting, including 3+ years of experience working with toddler and preschool age groups.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in an early learning environment.
• Experience implementing emergent curriculum and Ontario’s early years frameworks, including How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT.
• A commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional boundaries.
• The ability to analyze information, problem‑solve, and manage multiple priorities.
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

You demonstrate:

• The ability to plan and manage efficient centre operations aligned with How Does Learning Happen? and ELECT.
• Strong knowledge of CCEYA and ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, including ratios, qualifications, and documentation.
• Effective coaching, performance management, and staff scheduling practices.
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with families and manage concerns professionally.

The selected candidate must hold a valid Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’ certification and a current and satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.

What We Offer

At Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton, we believe the quality‑of‑care children receive is directly connected to how supported and valued our employees feel. That’s why we’ve built a workplace culture rooted in trust, respect, collaboration, and growth. where your wellbeing matters and your contributions are recognized.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support both your professional and personal life, including:

• Vacation starting at 4 weeks per year, growing to 6 weeks with tenure
• 5 paid personal leave days per year
• 18 paid sick days per year
• Health and dental benefits and RRSP with employer matching
• Paid CECE membership after 1 year and free in‑house Standard First Aid & CPR training
• Fully funded professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares, where collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and every team member plays a meaningful role in creating positive, lasting experiences for the communities we serve.

Recruitment Process & Accessibility

Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including, but not limited to, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and those from diverse cultural and linguistic communities.

We are committed to providing an accessible and barrier‑free recruitment process. Accommodations are available at every stage of hiring in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodation in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Candidates identified as a strong fit will be invited to participate in an initial screening call. Successful candidates will then advance to the interview stage. To learn more about the recruitment process, visit our Careers page.

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026