Assistant Supervisor, Child Development Centres

Organization: Conestoga College
Department: Community Services ( Doon Campus)
Vacancy Type: Administration-Full-time
Salary Range: $54,341-$67,926

Overview of the Position:
We require a qualified individual to join the department management team to handle the day-to-day operations of the
outlying childcare centres operated as part of the Early
Childhood Education Diploma Program.

Responsibilities:

• Work with department management team and
  program faculty to develop and implement best practices
• Maintain legislative and licensing regulations in accordance with the Day Nurseries Act and ensure the Board located centres are in compliance
• Ensure corrective actions identified by the Ministry are
  acted upon quickly and current infection control methods are used with the Board located centres and Community Health directions are adhered to
• Ensure staff are aware of and trained on the Occupational
  Health and Safety Act and that a safe workplace is maintained
• Model and encourage staff to use effective communication
  skills
• Facilitate communication between the Board operated child development centres,Waterloo School Board and Conestoga
• Engage staff to work cooperatively as a team to stay current in practices related to early learning and childcare, ECE course material
• Meet with parents of Board located child development centres to explain the direction of the department, share information, and problem-solve
• Ensure appropriate staffing needs are met
• Orient new employees to the childcare lab schools, ECE
  department and Conestoga
• Monitor ongoing costs within the centre

Qualifications:
 

• Two year diploma - ECE
• Registered in good standing with College of Early Childhood Educators
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Three years of experience in licensed child care
• Thorough knowledge of the Day Nurseries Act and evidence informed practices in early learning and child care
• Good organizational, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups of
  people

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