early childhood supervisor

Wee Wild Ones; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking dedicated individuals to nurture and develop young minds. This role involves creating engaging child-care programs that support the physical, cognitive, and emotional growth of children. You will play a vital part in fostering creativity through various activities while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for early childhood development. Join a team that values collaboration and commitment to excellence in child care, making a difference in the lives of children every day.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant certificate or diploma program is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement child-care programs for infants and toddlers.
• Supervise staff and assist in maintaining child-care records.
• Engage children through storytelling, songs, and creative activities.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Team Player

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

Will train

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

• 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
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
  
  

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits