Supervisor - Infant & Toddler - Maternity Leave

Supervisor

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with children and families in a licensed group childcare program for Infant & Toddlers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Email. 
• Knowledge of children's development, agency policies and human resources procedures.
• High standard of professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen and respond appropriately.
• High energy level with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to maintain trust and confidential information.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Able to work evenings and weekends occasionally, as required.
• Current and valid British Columbia ECE Child Care License.
• Child Safe First Aid Certificate.
•  Proof of recent TB check and written verification of physical and mental good health as stated by a qualified physician.
• A satisfactory current Criminal record check for working with vulnerable sectors will be a condition of employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily functioning of the program following Center goals, Policies and Procedures, Health and Safety Standards and Licencing requirements.
• Support the work and direction of McGregor as directed by the Board and Management.
• Maintain full enrolment of the centre and coordinate in-centre transfers to the 3-5 year old program.
• Schedule and conduct parent meetings and orientations.
• Secure supplies, food and equipment as necessary for the centre within established budget.
• Coordinate practicum and volunteer placements.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team and discuss and deal with any issues relating to the staff, parents or children, as they arise.
• Prepare agenda and lead staff meetings and record minutes.
• Responsible for the scheduling of staff and substitutes and maintain required staff/child ratio. 
• Liaison with Special Needs Worker, Supervisors, Manager and other stakeholders regarding activities involving the program and whole centre.
• Develop, direct and supervise the daily program for the children both in an integrated group and one/one setting with respect to the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs and development of the children.
• Work directly with the children.

Salary & Benefits:

$25.38/hr - $27.24/hr.  Plus, Wage Enhancement.  

Additional Notes:

McGregor Child Care is currently looking for a Program Supervisor for our Infant & Toddler program.  This is a unionized Temporary full-time position. 

Reporting to the Manager, the Program Supervisor provides direct supervision to the Staff and children.  The position is accountable for ensuring all day-to-day operations are met including operating within licencing and legal requirements, scheduling of staff, maintaining full enrollment, monitoring budgets, providing quality programming , creating a positive environment for staff and leading a staff team.