The Waterloo Region District School Board is situated in Canada’s innovation heartland, where we are innovating tomorrow by educating today. The Board provides a comprehensive educational program for approximately 65,000 students in the Region of Waterloo. The Board is the seventh largest public school district in Ontario with 16 secondary schools, 106 elementary schools, and approximately 11,000 staff members. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s web site at www.wrdsb.ca.

Reporting to the Extended Day Program Manager, Financial Services, the successful candidate will partner with current Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE) Supervisors to oversee the day‐to‐day operations of our growing Extended Day programs and be an active leader in the recruitment and hiring of new DECEs.
The successful applicant for this Mid‐Management Level 2 position ($75,539 – $87,931, plus an additional $6,243.00 market adjustment added to the base salary subject to annual review), will be working 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This includes school closure periods where the Extended Day programs operate such as winter break and March break.

Working hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to support staff questions or emergencies in the Extended Day program. For vacation purposes, due to the nature of the position operating during school closure periods, the incumbent is only able to take their vacation days during the summer months subject to manager approval.
Description of Duties:
Directly supervises board operated Extended Day programs to ensure high quality, inclusive care for children ranging in age from junior kindergarten to grade 6 in a manner that supports their growth and development and adheres to the Education Act, the Early Childhood Educators Act, Family Services Act, Ministry Guidelines for Before‐and‐After School Programs and Waterloo Region District School Board policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
● Project commitments compatible with the organization (service, integrity, respect, innovation and collaboration).
● Take individualized action to maintain a current understanding of policies, procedures, legislation and changes to professional practice as they relate to the field of Early Childhood Education.
● Recruit and support the hiring process for Designated Early Childhood Educators.
● Support school Principals with Extended Day absence management.
● Respond to inquiries from parents, Principals, Staff and community partners regarding program information and conflict resolution.
● Instruct and train staff in specific work methods and procedures.
● Ensure adequate supports are in place to support all children and families (Safety, Allergy, Medical or Support Plans).
● Communicate with parents and the broader community around the Extended Day program.
● Collaborate with Learning Services, Human Resource Services and our labour partners to plan and deliver professional development opportunities for staff.
● Provide guidance and instruction on food quality, safety and quantity for the program when required.
● Work with DECE Supervisors and the Extended Day Manager to ensure that staff documentation is archived in accordance with the requirements set under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
● Work collaboratively as a member of the Financial Services team to meet department and organizational objectives; and
● Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
● Have a Bachelor level degree specializing in Early Childhood Education or a diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized community college.
● Be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
● Have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in an early years or school setting.
● Must possess a valid standard First Aid and CPR certificate.
● Provide an acceptable Police Reference Check for vulnerable sector in order to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable persons.
● Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license.
● Communication and human relations skills in order to advise and supervise staff, provide confidential information to support parents, and participate as an effective team member.
● Demonstrate exemplary knowledge of play‐based learning as defined in the kindergarten program (2016), How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and the Ministry Guidelines for Before and After School programs for Extended Day programs;
● Demonstrate knowledge of WRDSB policies and procedures, applicable legislation (e.g., Ministry of Education, College of Early Childhood Educators, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Family Services Act and Privacy Legislation); and
● Demonstrate proficiency with technology and advanced computer applications (Microsoft, Adobe, Google suite of tools).

Candidates are asked to electronically submit a copy of their covering letter and resume, quoting. posting #24.012 – DECE Supervisor, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024 to Laurie Pett, Human Resources Officer at [email protected].

The Waterloo Region District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve, who will foster the success and well‐being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women; and
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidate participation in the hiring process.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants but will only be interviewing selected candidates based on job specific criteria and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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           Jeewan Chanicka                                                       Joanne Weston
Director of Education and Secretary                       Chairperson of the Board

About the position:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Supervisor is an integral part of the senior leadership team and is tasked with ensuring that all children receive exceptional care.  The Site Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the full day childcare program and ensuring compliance with all government regulations as well as company policies and procedures. Developing a positive workplace environment as well as leading, mentoring, and supervising staff are key tasks in this role.  As an advocate for Creative Beginnings Childcare Centres, the Site Supervisor is responsible for developing positive relationships with parents, coworkers, and community partners. 
 
Our ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, qualifications and experience:

• ECE designation and a member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an early childhood environment
• Extensive knowledge of Government regulations such as the CCEYA
• Extensive knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in an early childhood education setting
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including professionalism and integrity; the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire others; and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent public relations skills, able to develop positive relationships with parents, co-workers, and community partners
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification
• A clear Vulnerable Sector police check (Ontario)

 
Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act and associated legislations
• Demonstrated understanding of How Does Learning Happen?, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop reporting staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of labour laws, Employment standards Act, Human Resource laws in Ontario
• Demonstrated knowledge of problem-solving and conflict resolution skills or principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of theories and approaches to observation and documentation techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of diversity of family contexts and the impact these have on our work with children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of available community resources and organizations that support children and families
• Demonstrated knowledge of domains of childhood development

Compensation:
Total compensation includes competitive salary, health and dental benefits, Long term disability, additional paid vacation in addition to ESA, paid personal days, paid sick days, paid time between closure at Christmas, paid professional membership (college of ECE), Paid First Aid & CPR training, paid PD opportunities, RSRP matching program, flexible work hours, paid travel expenses, paid cell phone allowance, and more. 

​We thank all candidates for their application, however only those chosen for the interview process will be contacted.

About the position:
 
Pedagogical leadership is about supporting teaching and learning. It includes instructional leadership—supporting classroom teachers in their key role of implementing curriculum. But pedagogical leadership is a broader term that encompasses many roles and functions in learning organizations. For example, pedagogical leadership impacts teaching and learning by establishing organizational norms of continuous quality improvement. Pedagogical leaders influence children’s learning by fostering family engagement, ensuring fidelity to the organization’s curricular philosophy, using data to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning program, and meeting standards established to optimize learning environments.
 
Early childhood program leaders influence what happens in the classroom by fostering an organizational climate where teachers and other staff members optimize learning opportunities for children and strive to improve their own practice. Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching with an emphasis on the dispositions and behaviors of teachers and their interactions with children. Pedagogical leaders keep the collective focus of the teachers and families on whole child development and protect against mission drift.
 
 
Our ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, qualifications, and experience:
 

• ECE designation and a member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an early childhood environment
• Pedagogical Leadership Course (completed or enrolled in)
• Knowledge and experience with Ontario's Pedagogy, How Does Learning Happen?
• Extensive knowledge of Government regulations such as the CCEYA
• Extensive knowledge of How Does Learning Happen?
• 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in an early childhood education setting
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including professionalism and integrity; the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire others; and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent public relations skills, able to develop positive relationships with parents, co-workers, and community partners
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification
• A clear Vulnerable Sector police check (Ontario)

 
This position will include opportunities to:
 

• Support reflective practice and documentation
• Nurture Educator's curiosity, openness, and purposefulness through mentorship
• Support the development of engaging Environments
• Encourage Educators to see themselves as researchers
• Work closely with Educators to develop program goals
• Develop a community of practice
• Attend on-going Professional Learning opportunities
• Work within part of the Leadership team

• Work with the Leadership team to plan and implement professional development opportunities for Educators and staff
• Partner with Pedagogical Leaders from other centres
• Support Educators at all locations with pedagogical approaches
• Present at monthly staff meeting
• Provide regular resources to all CBCC teams.

 
Compensation:
Total compensation includes competitive salary, health and dental benefits, long term disability, additional paid vacation in addition to ESA, paid personal days, paid sick days, paid time between closure at Christmas and New Years, paid professional membership (college of ECE), Paid First Aid & CPR training, paid PD opportunities, RSRP matching program, flexible work hours, paid travel expenses, paid cell phone allowance, and more. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Christa O’Connor, RECE, Executive Director:  [email protected] no later than March 1, 2024.

We thank all candidates for their application, however only those chosen for the interview process will be contacted.