Early Childhood Supervisor

Employer

Tots 2 Kids

Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Child care centre
• Before and after school programs

Tasks

• 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
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Order supplies and equipment
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• 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
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Supervise and care for children
• Plan trips
• Maintain registration systems, records and files
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Conduct performance reviews
• Food safety/handling skills
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
• Assist manager in the implementation of safety programs

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

Children

Experience with special needs children

• Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Children with an intellectual disability
• Children with behavioural issues
• Children with allergies
• Children with asthma
• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Autistic children
• Children with learning disabilities

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Counselling specialization

Crisis intervention

Area of specialization

Pre-school education

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Bondable
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Honesty
• Ability to multitask
• Patience

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Financial benefits

Bonus

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities