early childhood supervisor

Tots 2 Kids; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local child care center in Edmonton is seeking a Child Care Supervisor. Responsibilities include developing programs to support children's development, supervising staff, and liaising with parents. Candidates must hold a Child Development Supervisor certification and have related experience. Benefits include bonuses and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in child care.
• Knowledge of child development stages.
• Skills in crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development for tailored learning.
• Supervise and train staff.
• Communicate children's progress to parents.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Supervision skills

Organizational skills

Education

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Tools

Child care software

Job description

Job details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

Tasks

• Assess the children's development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
• 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
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
• 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
• 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
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Supervise and care for children
• Plan trips
• Maintain registration systems, records and files
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Conduct performance reviews
• Food safety / handling skills
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
• Assist manager in the implementation of safety programs

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Autistic children
• Children with learning disabilities

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Counselling specialization

• Crisis intervention

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Bondable
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver\'s licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask
• Patience

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities