Childcare Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Little Galaxy is looking to hire a devoted individual with a positive attitude to work as a Site Director/Supervisor at our Mississauga location. The school follows the Montessori curriculum for children above 1.5 years and a regular program for the infants. The individual should have knowledge of both the programs to better assist staff and parents.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Bachelor of Education or Ontario Diploma in Early childhood education or equivalency or MACTE or AMI Casa/Preschool Diploma
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Early childhood Administration & Supervisor program an asset.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment an asset.
• Must be able to work extended hours to participate in school activities, including parent evenings, Open Houses, concerts, and other school-sanctioned events
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
• Up to date Immunization Health Screening/Record (as per CCEYA guidelines)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all legislative requirements are met
• Follow the Child Care & Early Years Act Guidelines
• Ensuring all Health department guidelines are being met
• Keeping fire drill logs and ensuring all Fire Department guidelines are being met
• Municipal by-laws
• Occupational health & safety Act
• Labor relations/Employment standards
• Privacy laws
• Prepare newsletters & bulletins
• Offer tours of the site
• Implement parent-teacher meetings
• Address parent concerns
• Ensure policies are being followed by the parents
• Positive community relations
• Attend meetings off-site
• Network with community agencies
• Access the changing needs of the community
• Administrative duties
• Manage Payroll and Fee submissions
• Delegate tasks & responsibilities as and when required
• Ensure classroom administration
• Ensure Little Galaxy’s philosophy is reflected in the daily program
• Organize field trips & workshops
• Seek advice from other management staff
• Responsible for providing up to date lists & requirements for supplies/equipment etc. on a monthly basis
• Responsible for ongoing maintenance of staff
• Responsible for maintaining and promoting professionalism
• Ensure all staff performance reviews are completed on time
• Provide ongoing constructive feedback
• Provide support and guidance to staff
• Co-ordinate supply staff & develop daily staff schedule & lunch schedule
• Plan & implement regular staff meetings & assist staff in duties when necessary
• Ensure staffing requirements are always met (holidays, sickness etc.)
• Maintaining enrollment, updating centre projections bi-weekly
• On-going communication with all the families
• Maintain records of admission, withdrawal, vacation credit, waiting lists and any other pertinent items in the children’s files
• Represent Little Galaxy to prospective parents, teachers, and the community
• Host any events necessary for the families & children (like open houses, Birthday Barbeque, Winter concert etc.)
• Meeting families’ needs
• Have on-going interaction and communication with the families

NOTE: The above description reflects the general duties and responsibilities and is not to be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be needed for the position.

Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to attend events, seminars, meetings as required.
• Support and participation in fundraising events and all other events
• Ability to manage relationships with parents on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the policies of Little Galaxy.
• Excellent leadership qualities
• Ability to serve on various committees and boards as required
• Ability to manage a large staff of teachers, support staff, and others employed at the center.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• Supervisor: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Registration Number (RECE) (required)

Work Location: In person