daycare supervisor

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency located in Edmonton is seeking a Child Development Supervisor. The role involves developing and implementing child-care programs, supervising other educators, and ensuring the health and security of children. Required qualifications include a Child Development Supervisor certificate and at least 2 years of experience. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential. The position is on-site only, with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in childcare.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate activities of other educators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs to support children's development.
• Lead activities like storytelling, teaching songs, and outings.
• Order supplies and equipment for activities.
• Assist with record keeping and children's habits.
• Create an environment for creative expression through various media.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to multitask

Education

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On Site

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

Work Setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• 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
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Credentials

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to multitask