early childhood supervisor

Government of Canada - Western; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking an Early Childhood Educator in Victoria, Canada. This role focuses on developing and implementing child-care programs tailored to children's needs, supervising other staff, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates need an Early Childhood Education Certificate and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position is on-site with no remote work options available, ensuring direct interaction and care for children in a daycare setting.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with children.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's development to prepare tailored learning plans.
• Develop and implement child-care programs.
• Maintain daycare equipment.
• Supervise staff and trainees.
• Synthesize the overall situation of children and communicate with parents.
• Lead activities through storytelling, songs, and outings.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Encourage creativity in children.
• Guide children in developing proper habits.
• Observe children for learning or behavioral problems.
• Discuss children's progress at staff meetings.
• Establish guidelines for behavior.
• Collaborate with co-workers and service providers.
• Ensure a safe environment for children.
• Supervise activities of other educators.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

College/CEGEP

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 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.
• 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
• 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
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
• 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
• 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

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Personal suitability

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

Other benefits

• Other benefits