RECE Supervisor Full Day

YMCA of Niagara; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LTD (employer paid) copper?

Group Life & AD&D

Health & Dental after probation

YMCA Membership

ECCDC Membership

Pension after 1 year

Job summary

YMCA Child Care Centre: Port Colborne, now in a new location and building, invites applications for a Supervisor to oversee infant, toddler, and preschool care. The role requires leadership of programming, administration, and staff, within a faith-driven community that prioritizes well-being and inclusion.

The position offers full-time hours (40/week) with occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekend shifts.

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.
• PVSC clearance issued for YMCA of Niagara.

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.
• Work in ratio to support day to day operations as needed.
• 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.

Education

Regulation 137/15 licensed child care experience

College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing

Job description

YMCA Child Care Centre: Port ColborneNEW LOCATION, NEW BUILDING
76 Main Street West, Port Colborne

Pay

Annual salary: $63,044.80 - $66,123.20
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.

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Placement Date

December 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, and preschool 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.
• Work in ratio to support day to day operations as needed.
• 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.