RECE Supervisor Full Day

YMCA of Niagara; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

ECCDC membership

Employer-paid LTD

Group Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Health & Dental after probation

Pension after 1 year

Job summary

The YMCA of Niagara is seeking a Supervisor for the Child Care Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The role oversees infant to after-school programming, administration and staff, ensuring safety, licensing compliance and quality YMCA standards.

Applicants must be a registered ECE in good standing, have 2+ years of licensed experience, and possess CPR-C/First Aid. A PVSC is required; YMCA training and immunization requirements are noted.

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Minimum of 2 years licensed child care experience (regulation 137/15).
• Current immunizations as required by Niagara Regional Public Health and the Ministry of Education.
• YMCA Playing to Learn training an asset.
• Food Handlers certification preferred.
• Current Intermediate / Standard First Aid, CPR-C certification.
• Upon hiring, applicants must be 18 years of age and older and submit a PVSC.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support, guidance and direction to develop positive team interaction between staff, parents, and children.
• Assume liaison between school, parents, children and staff.
• Ensure that the centre meets or surpasses all YMCA Playing to Learn standards.
• Ensure that the centre meets or surpasses all Ministry of Education licensing standards.
• Represent the YMCA in a positive and professional manner.
• Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.
• Provide leadership to the Stronger Together Campaign.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Child & Youth Focus

Relationship Building

Coaching & Development

Quality Focus

Education

ECE Certification

PVSC / Vulnerable Sector Check

First Aid CPR-C

Tools

YMCA Playing to Learn training

Food Handlers certification

Job description

Pay

Annual salary: $62,046.4 - $65,083.2
Inclusive of all government funding

Employer paid LTD, Group Life, AD&D, Health and Dental after 3 month probation
YMCA Membership and free ECCDC membership

Eligible to enroll in the YMCA of Niagara pension plan after 1 year of service

Employment Type

Full time - 40 hours per week - Monday – Friday
Occasional early mornings, evening & weekend hours.

Placement Date

September 2026

Work for a charity that ignites the potential in people. Every. Single. Day.

At the YMCA of Niagara, you’ll be part of a purpose-led organization with a clear focus on community well-being. Our work is powered by relationships and grounded in inclusion. We support people of all ages and circumstances with opportunities that build health, belonging, and connection so individuals and families can grow, lead, and give back.

For more than 165 years, we have been part of the fabric of this region, evolving alongside Niagara and showing up where the need is greatest. With a presence in over 125 program sites, we continue to expand what well-being can look like, creating welcoming spaces where more people can participate and feel they belong.

Guided by our shared values of caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, advocacy, and responsibility, the YMCA offers meaningful roles where your work is felt every day. If you’re ready to bring energy and care to a team that keeps moving forward, you’ll find purpose here.

NATURE & SCOPE

The role of the Supervisor is to oversee all aspects of the Child Care Centre. This includes programming, administrative functions and the staff team. The Child Care Centre comprises of infant, toddler, preschool and before & after school age care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ongoing support, guidance and direction to develop positive team interaction between staff, parents, and children.
• Assume liaison between school, parents, children and staff.
• Ensure that the centre meets or surpasses all YMCA Playing to Learn standards.
• Ensure that the centre meets or surpasses all Ministry of Education licensing standards.
• Represent the YMCA in a positive and professional manner.
• Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.
• Provide leadership to the Stronger Together Campaign.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Minimum of 2 years licensed child care experience (regulation 137/15).
• Current immunizations as required by Niagara Regional Public Health and the Ministry of Education.
• YMCA Playing to Learn training an asset.
• Food Handlers certification preferred.
• Current Intermediate / Standard First Aid, CPR-C certification.
• Upon hiring, applicants must be 18 years of age and older and submit a clear and satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) issued for the YMCA of Niagara.

COMPETENCIES

Child and Youth focused

Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth.

Relationship Building and Collaboration

Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.

Coaching and Development

Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.

Quality Focus

Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44lbs.), bending and stooping;
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity, and cold.