Daycare supervisor

Imaginarium Daycare; Victoria; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Imaginarium Daycare in Victoria, BC seeks an experienced childcare professional to support development and safety for young children. You will assess progress, plan activities, and supervise staff while engaging families with progress reports.

The role requires an ECE certificate, First Aid, and 5+ years of relevant experience in a daycare setting. This is a permanent, full-time position in an urban day care center, with a focus on holistic child development.

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP education is required or preferred.
• ECE Certificate is required or preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in early childhood settings.
• First Aid Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to tailor learning plans.
• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers.
• Develop and implement child-care programs supporting development.
• Lead activities with stories, songs and crafts.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Observe children for signs of problems and report to supervisors.

Skills

Team player

Punctual

Creativity

Values and ethics

Honesty

Education

College/CEGEP

Early Childhood Education Certificate (ECE)

Job description

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent

Langue de travail: Anglais

Heures de travail: 40 hours per week

Education:

Experience:

EDUCATION

• College/CEGEP

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Non-smoking

WORK SETTING

• Urban area
• Day care centre or nursery school

TASKS

• 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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• 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
• 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
• Supervise and care for children

SUPERVISION

• 3-4 people

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Children
• Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)
• Infant (3 months - 11 months)

EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

• Children with allergies
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Immunization records

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Punctuality
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years or more

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth