Child Care Supervisor

Position Title:Child Care Supervisor

Department:Child Care

Worksite Location: Hanover, ON

Position Type: Temporary Contract Category: #4

Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Shifts: Days

Salary: $30.12-$34.23 per hour. Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Start Date: October 16, 2023 End Date: June 3, 2024 (contract may be extended based on business needs)

Application Deadline: December 15, 2023

Application Process: Email resume, cover letter and YMCA Employment/Volunteer Application Form; Indicate “Position Title” in the subject line of your email. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Opportunity:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Under the direction of the Manager of Child Care Operations, the Supervisor is responsible for delivering quality care to children and families through the coaching and development of centre staff, working within the Child Care and Early Learning Act, creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, and supporting families. The Supervisor is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the YMCA to ensure child safety and demonstrate service excellence.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees and assists staff in the planning and implementation of age appropriate activities based on the Playing to Learn curriculum and presents a safe/clean and visually appealing environment in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations and YMCA policies and procedures. Ensures a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activities including social, creative, emotional, cognitive and physical activities are provided.
• Ensures personal and staff compliance to legislative requirements – i.e. maintaining up to date immunizations, physicals and background checks.
• Responsible for hiring, orientation and training of centre staff and volunteers.
• Responsible for supervising and evaluating staff performance, job coaching, counselling and mentoring including the development of action plans for staff inclusive of short and long term goals.
• Contributes to the preparation of financial planning. Implements and monitors the plan to ensure the centre is achieving targets (financial, enrolment, staffing ratios). Oversees the ordering of centre supplies, including food.
• Maintains open communication and positive relationships with staff, parents and external site-specific contacts. Maintains positive public relations. Provides ongoing parent education and information exchange.
• Facilitates appropriate and timely solutions when conflict arises.
• Provides leadership to staff in completing developmental profiles and conducting parent-teacher interviews.
• Responsible for maintaining all program forms and files, and staff files, in accordance with applicable legislation and YMCA policy and procedure, including the Child Care Early Years Act.
• Administers medication to children per requirements.
• Maintains a neat, orderly and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms.
• Observes, records and communicates (written and verbal) child development, as required.
• Provides guidance and direction to children to assist in behaviour and development.
• Reports child abuse issues per YMCA Child Protection Policy.
• Promotes teamwork at all times, gives assistance, support and encouragement to other staff members, and provides guidance and direction where needed. Conducts regular staff meetings.
• Performs other administrative duties as required, fulfilling Association requirements and procedures.
• Alerts the Manager of Child Care Operations to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action.
• Maintains a sound working knowledge of their roles and responsibilities during all emergency situations.
• Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance to all standards on an ongoing basis, especially those relating to health and safety, curriculum and child protection.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to the Association, members, children, their families, and staff.
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes member focussed approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.
• Actively participates in meetings and/or training sessions and professional development opportunities (including Child and Vulnerable Persons Protection training) as required.
• Models appropriate behaviours to staff, children and families in line with our Mission, Vision and Values. Establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviours with staff, volunteers, members, children and families. Represents the YMCA in a professional manner.
• Promotes teamwork with staff of other departments. Minimal travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust and Safety:

As part a of trusted charitable organization, as the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

• Demonstrate your sincere interest in Child Care by:Confirming 2-3 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
• Confirming Early Childhood Educator (ECE) designation and registration.
• Confirming thorough knowledge of the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA) and related requirements.
• Confirming experience and knowledge in Playing to Learn programming is an asset, but not required.
• Confirming achievement, as a minimum, of the following Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB):Listening – CLB 5; Speaking – CLB 5; Reading – CLB 5; Writing – CLB 5
• Confirm you are minimum 18 years of age.
• Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Provide a current Standard First Aid, CPR-C, & AED certificate (or willingness to complete prior to starting work).
• Provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than ninety (90) days preceding your start date.
• Provide 3 professional references.

Just Some of the Benefits of Working at the YMCA…

• Comprehensive and ongoing training.
• Free YMCA membership.
• Great long term and upward career opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and pension benefits (eligibility based on #hrs)
• Working with fun, passionate and dependable co-workers.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality:

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months

Salary: $30.12-$34.23 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-15