Daycare Supervisor

Job Summary

The program supervisor at Little Cubs will oversee program planning, work effectively with staff, work with families and children, connect with the community, and carry out administrative responsibilities related to the day-to-day operations of the day care centre. The supervisor will report to the Director and will work collaboratively with staff to manage, support, develop and mediate.
Supervisor will have knowledge or is willing to learn the Reggio/Nordic Learning style. In addition to the base pay, the qualified supervisor will be entitled to the wage enhancements offered by Bruce County.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicate in a clear, and timely manner to support information sharing and goal achievement across Little Cubs. Clear and open communication with the Director.
• Leadership: Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide staff and parents towards achieving results.
• Coaching and Development: Commit to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.
• Problem Solving: IdenLfy an issue, gather, and process relevant informaLon. Come up with possible solutions selecting appropriate responses and implement them.
• Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Participate actively in group activities fostering a team environment.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Able to work quickly and efficiently, adjust to children, staff, and parent’s needs, respond to unforeseen opportunities and issues with confidence. Integrate the latest information as it becomes available.
• Initiative: Initiate activities amongst staff, inclusiveness and diversity within Little Cubs and initiate sharing of cultures and languages within the centre.

Responsibilities

CHILD CARE PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Motivate, train, and develop a diverse workforce and provide an environment conducive to achievement and growth.
• Adhere to the guidelines and regulations of the Child Care and Early Years Act, Canada Wide Early Learning & Child Care (CWELCC) and Little Cubs policies and procedures.
• Ensure the employees are compliant with legislative requirements e.g., maintaining updated immunizations, physicals, CPR and First Aid and police checks.
• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, hiring and orientation of all new staff and volunteers to the centre.
• Responsible for maintaining all program forms and files in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Ensure ministry ratios are always followed throughout the day.
• Develop, maintain, and implement a record keeping system for confidential records.
• Review all required policies and procedures prior to providing care and guidance and then annually, or as needed, signing a record of this review once completed.
• Review and ensure all accident and incident reports and documentation is accurate and completed with the required detail in a professional manner.
• Responsible for overseeing the ordering of Centre supplies, including food.
• Completes all administrative paperwork required by regulatory bodies.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of program plans ensuring a wide variety of developmentally appropriate activities including social, creative, emotional, cognitive, and physical activities are provided.
• Develop and enforce programming for special events and guide staff to inject creativity into their programming.
• Available to work within the needs of the centre when required due to on- site emergency, staff shortage, staff meetings, management meetings, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain open lines of communication and positive relationships with staff, parents/caregivers, and external contacts.
• Responsible for supervising and evaluating staff performance. Complete staff performance reviews and behaviour management annually.
• Managing attendance and punctuality of all staff and placement students and maintain supply staff list.
• Responsible for establishing clearly defined and effective action plans for staff including short and long-term goals.
• Notifies the appropriate authority of all serious occurrences, suspected child abuse and communicable diseases.
• Facilitates appropriate and timely solutions when conflict arises.
• Attend professional development workshops upon Director approval and keeps up to date with current best practices in Early Childhood Education.
• Demonstrate actions that are reflective of Ontario’s Pedagogy for Early Year “How Does Learning Happen?”
• Provide direction to supply staff, co-op students, and volunteers, offering assistance and direction when necessary.
• Oversee quality care to children and families through the coaching and development of centre staff.
• Ensure all food preparation and sanitation regarding meal and snack preparation meet all the requirements according to the Health and Safety and Child Care and Early Years Act.
• Delegate and/or perform maintenance duties to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all children. These duties include but are not limited to, disinfecting toys and equipment, laundry, and other cleaning as assigned by the management team.
• Review compliance for Provincial Licensing in Child Care Licensing System (CCLS) i.e., Public Health, fire drills, playground inspections, CWELCC, etc.
• Adapt to constant interruptions, deadlines, and changes of priorities with a significant degree of concentration.
• Scheduling staff to meet Operational requirements and to maintain Ministry set ratios.
• Plan and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Ensuring staff schedules are always reflective of the needs of the centre meeting ratios.
• Ensure and facilitate the smooth functioning of all aspects of the centre to best serve the team, children, and families.
• Maintain bulletin board postings, and ensure required information is posted and readily available to the members of the centre.
• In collaboration with the Director, implement and monitor the established annual financial plan for the centre to ensure targets are achieved (financial, enrolment, staffing ratios).
• Identify variances and address any areas of concern.
• Complete accurate billing information (prepare monthly statistics and financial reports) for all families and the collection of fees.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoice to the County for purchase of service and make correct data entries.
• Approve and submit time sheets to payroll.
• Coordinate and implement all purchasing needs for the child care centre.

Education and Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education diploma or equivalent (Recreation and Leisure
• Degree/ Diploma, Child and Youth Worker, Ontario College of Teachers qualified Teachers, subject to Ministry of Education director approval).
• Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario for qualified ECE candidates.
• Up to date Record of Immunization (As per requirements of the local Ministry of Health).
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR certification.
• Current Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certified.

Knowledge/Skills and other Requirements

• Functional judgement and decision-making skills concerning child guidance and behaviour management.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisor experience in a licensed child care setting.
• Thorough knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act and related requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for Early Years (HDLH).
• Knowledge of the CWELCC program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills to maintain records and documentation.
• Financial experience to maintain financial statements, balance and maintain funds.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Supervisor: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• ECE Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person