Childcare Centre Floor Supervisor - St. Albert

Kepler Academy Early Learning & Child Care; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Canada is seeking a Floor Supervisor to support classroom activities and assist Centre Management. This role involves delivering quality care and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education, hold a valid Child Development Certificate, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join a supportive team that offers competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Paid sick and wellness days

Paid vacation and stat holidays

Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance

Childcare discounts up to 40%

Employee education and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Early Childhood in the childcare industry.
• Level 3 Child Development Certificate preferred.
• Valid Standard Child Care / Level C First Aid certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support during transitions and breaks.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations.
• Conduct observations and aid in new hire onboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Child Development Certificate

Job description

Why should you be a part of Kepler Academy?

• We are Edmonton and area's largest childcare provider
• Our size and multiple locations allow our employees to realize unmatched career potential including management and support roles
• You will be part of a fast growing, premier childcare facility
• Employees have access to our commitment to professional development
• You will become part of the change towards modern childcare including Exploratory Education™, STEM, discovery, and child-led approach learning
• Kepler Academy Educators will be part of an organization that has a vast team dedicated to supporting our employees and child’s needs including a Registered Dietician, Fitness Teacher, Education and Quality Assurance Team, Operations Support Team, Client Experience & Marketing Team, and Human Resources

In addition, at Kepler Academy you have an opportunity to be a part of an organization that puts people first, supports growth, offers health & wellness initiatives, strives for a positive workplace culture, and a competitive full compensation package.

Our strong commitment to a supportive workplace will ensure success for you when working at our Kepler Academy Centres as well as ensuring recognition of our team members and a fun workplace! If you want to start your career at Kepler Academy, we are excited to hear from you!

What else is in it for you?

• Paid sick and wellness days
• Paid vacation days and additional stat holidays
• Group Benefit plan including health, dental, and life insurance
• Employee perks and discounts with local partnerships
• Paid education and internal growth opportunities
• Employee discounted childcare at Kepler Academy up to 40%

What do we need from you?

The Floor Supervisor will work closely with Centre Management to promote excellence in the delivery of Kepler Academy’s core foundation. You will assist in promoting and setting a positive work environment, providing relevant feedback, licensing guidance, programing advice and support to your team. You are the liaison between the Centre Management and the team members. This position act as an alternate Manager on Duty during management’s absence.

This role consists of 80% classroom support duties and 20% administrative duties.

What will you do?

• Provide classroom support during transitions, breaks, peak times and employee time-off
• Supporting urgent needs of children when necessary
• Conduct observations of new and existing team members and share findings with Centre Management, support new hire onboarding
• Ensure the physical environment is clean, organized, and regularly maintained by the team
• Ensure children are signed in and out daily
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations by providing licence guidance to the team and address issues with the management team immediately
• Support team members with incident reporting and communication with families
• Ensure medications are administered as required and documented when necessary
• Keep children files, portable record cards and allergy listings current
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and report concerns to Centre Management
• Assist Centre Management to ensure organization’s policies and procedures are followed
• Assist with reviewing weekly programming to ensure they meet Kepler standards and advise Centre Management if extra coaching and support is necessary from the team member
• Monitor classrooms to ensure routines are practiced and programming aligns with scheduled activities
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members, support onboarding of new team members
• May assist in family centre tours when required

You will possess the following:

• Solid knowledge and understanding of the Alberta Licensing & AHS for Child Care Regulations
• Desire to, and demonstrate qualities to advance to management related role
• Demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving qualities
• Willingness to consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization and emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Ability to be open-minded, supportive, respectful, and compassionate
• Understand the importance in protecting the privacy and confidentiality of information about families, children and team members
• Ability to converse with parents and staff in a courteous and professional manner

Required qualifications to work at Kepler Academy:

• A minimum of 3 years Early Childhood experience in the Childcare industry
• Child Development Certificate issued in the Province of Alberta; Level 3 preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of childcare professionals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate leadership qualities
• Valid Standard Child Care / Level C First Aid certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check issued within the past 6 months

Do you not meet the minimum requirements? We still want to hear from you! We are always excited to hear from individuals excited to be part of the childcare industry.

Kepler Academy welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, which is reflected in our largely diverse community of Kepler Academy employees. Kepler Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

Join our extraordinary team today and be part of a Top Choice Childcare organization!