early childhood supervisor

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

Job summary

A government organization in Victoria, Canada, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to develop child-care programs and assess children's development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, with experience in a child care setting. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining a safe environment, and planning activities for children. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask. Benefits include comprehensive support and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Experience working with children from infancy to pre-school.
• Knowledge of child care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of early childhood educators.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Child care centre

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
• Maintain daycare equipment
• Storytelling
• 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
• 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Target audience

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

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Other benefits