Childcare Centre On-Floor Supervisor - Martensville (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Ymca; Martensville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Saskatoon in Martensville is seeking an On-Floor Supervisor to lead daily childcare operations on the program floor. This role supports educators, ensures staff-to-child ratios, and maintains a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will cover breaks, assist with licensing documentation, and provide hands-on leadership while keeping classrooms compliant and organized. This is a temporary maternity leave coverage on-site position.

Qualifications

• ECE certification recognized in Saskatchewan.
• Experience in licensed childcare settings is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to guide and support educators.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent leadership presence on the program floor.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to educators and maintain ratios.
• Cover educator breaks and documentation time.
• Support license requirements and safety procedures.
• Assist with licensing visits and inspections.

Skills

ECE Certification

Staff Supervision

Leadership on floor

Communication

Education

ECE Certification Saskatchewan Level I/II/III

Job description

About the Role

The YMCA of Saskatoon is seeking a supportive, organized, and hands-on childcare professional to join our team as an On-Floor Supervisor at our Martensville Childcare Centre for a temporary maternity leave coverage position.

Reporting to the Childcare Centre Manager, the On-Floor Supervisor supports the day-to-day operation of the licensed childcare centre by maintaining a strong presence on the program floor, supporting educators, helping maintain required staff-to-child ratios, and ensuring classrooms operate safely and smoothly.

This role provides practical, day-to-day leadership to educators while also supporting licensing, safety, attendance, and classroom documentation requirements. The On-Floor Supervisor works directly within the program environment and provides classroom coverage as needed to support breaks, planning time, staffing needs, and operational continuity.

This position is a great opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood Educator who is interested in developing their leadership experience within a licensed childcare environment. Additional leadership opportunities may arise within the YMCA depending on organizational needs and position availability.

What You'll Do

On-Floor Leadership & Program Support

• Maintain a consistent leadership presence on the childcare program floor.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to educators.
• Support smooth classroom operations and respond to emerging staffing or program needs.
• Cover educator breaks, planning time, and documentation time while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
• Work directly in ratio and provide classroom coverage as required.
• Support consistent supervision practices and high-quality program delivery.
• Assume designated Centre Manager responsibilities when the Childcare Centre Manager is away, including providing day-to-day leadership and responding to operational, staffing, safety, and family matters as required.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative environment for children, families, and employees.

Safety & Compliance

• Coordinate and conduct monthly fire drills in accordance with licensing requirements and YMCA safety procedures.
• Support the implementation of health, safety, supervision, and emergency procedures throughout the centre.
• Monitor required safety documentation and ensure records are current and accessible.
• Identify and communicate health, safety, or operational concerns to the Centre Manager.
• Support compliance with Saskatchewan childcare licensing requirements and YMCA policies and procedures.

Licensing & Documentation

• Maintain Ministry attendance records and ensure required parent or caregiver signatures are collected.
• Review classroom documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure required regulatory and program records are current, organized, and maintained appropriately.
• Assist with preparation for licensing visits and inspections.
• Support educators in completing required classroom and regulatory documentation.

Classroom & Administrative Support

• Prepare and distribute classroom documentation, including sign-in sheets, diapering records, cleaning logs, allergy lists, and other required materials.
• Support attendance tracking, record keeping, and classroom documentation processes.
• Help maintain organized and consistent systems across classrooms.
• Support the Centre Manager with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks as required.

Team Support

• Build positive and respectful working relationships with educators and other centre employees.
• Provide practical coaching, guidance, and support to educators during daily operations.
• Support communication between classrooms and centre leadership.
• Help reinforce YMCA policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Model YMCA values and contribute to a collaborative and accountable workplace culture.
• Step into additional on-floor responsibilities as needed to support safe and effective centre operations.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have:

• Early Childhood Educator certification recognized in Saskatchewan - ECE Level I, II, or III.
• Experience working in a licensed childcare setting.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan childcare licensing requirements and health and safety standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to other educators.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, employees, and supervisors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy childcare environment.
• Comfort working directly in classrooms and providing regular ratio coverage.
• Current First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.

Previous leadership, supervisory, or senior educator experience in a licensed childcare environment would be considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Full-time, temporary maternity leave coverage position based at the YMCA Childcare Centre in Martensville.
• Work is primarily Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to meet centre operational needs.
• This is an on-site, hands-on role with the majority of time spent supporting childcare operations on the program floor.
• The On-Floor Supervisor will regularly work in child-to-staff ratio and provide classroom coverage as needed.
• Active participation in YMCA training, meetings, and organizational initiatives may be required.

Why Work With the YMCA?

At the YMCA of Saskatoon, our childcare programs provide children with safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

As the On-Floor Supervisor at our Martensville location, you will have the opportunity to support educators, contribute to the smooth operation of a licensed childcare centre, and strengthen your leadership experience while making a positive difference for children and families.

This temporary maternity leave opportunity may also provide exposure to future leadership opportunities within YMCA childcare programs, depending on organizational needs and position availability.