daycare supervisor

Government of Canada; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a dedicated staff member to support and promote the development of young children. The role involves assessing children’s needs, supervising activities, and working collaboratively with co-workers. Candidates should have a relevant college diploma and experience in early childhood education. This position requires on-site work with no remote options, offering a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about child development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and preparing tailored learning plans.
• Ability to supervise and assist with child-care programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development and prepare individual learning plans.
• Supervise staff and assist early childhood educators.
• Develop and maintain child-care programs.

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children