Supervisor, Child Care Centre

JOB SUMMARY

Directly Operated Child Care Services is responsible for planning and managing the delivery and operations of Child Care programs and services delivered to the community through the Municipal Child Care Centres.

You are responsible for the delivery of an early childhood education program and for the day-to-day operations of a municipal child care centre; ensuring the consistent implementation and application of programs and licensing standards in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act; evaluating the delivery of child care services and establishing linkages with community organizations and agencies.  You are also responsible for operational matters including the overall supervision, operation and administration of a child care center (client services, human resources, program budget and facility management), advising on risk management strategies and staying current on latest research related to child care programs and early childhood development.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year college diploma in Early Childhood Education or an equivalent certificate provided by the Association for Early Childhood Education of Ontario (AECEO)
Minimum of 4 years of experience in related childcare services, supervision of staff and program administration. 
Experience must be with 18 months to 5years old. 
Candidates must demonstrate supervisory and program administration experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

Administration

• Applicable provincial, municipal legislation, policy and procedures
• Working knowledge of SAP and corporate desktop applications
• Organizational techniques, workflow alignment and time management

Budget Management

• Basic budgeting, forecasting and monitoring practices, principles and techniques required for operational budgets
• Cash management, reporting, purchasing by-laws and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services

Employee Management

• Knowledge of the methods and strategies required when leading a full and part-time work force, including training and development strategies, leadership, mentoring, motivational techniques, conflict resolution, continuous feedback and recognition
• Human resource principles and practices, including C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement

Program and Facility Operation

• Knowledge of operation of early childhood education programs
• Working knowledge of Day Nurseries Act of Ontario
• Caseload management
• Project management principles
• Communication techniques, including oral, written and visual
• Policy development and implementation practices
• Best practices for client service
• Alternative service delivery mechanisms

Program Planning and Development

• Knowledge of early childhood development
• Knowledge of teaching methods, planning curriculums, evaluation and designing programs to meet children’s needs
• Operational planning and evaluation techniques
• Risk Management
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures

Risk Management

• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

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