One position is a 6 month term position starting immediately to November 2013 - end date subject to change. Other position is a one year term starting August 2013 to August 2014
Organization: Waterloo District School Board
Salary: $61,005 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year
Date of Posting: May 7, 2013
Overview of the position:
Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services, through the System Administrator of Early Learning, DECE Supervisors are part of the central Learning Services team that actively supports Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten Programs by facilitating site-based supports, central workshops, and networking opportunities for Full Day Kindergarten Teams. DECE Supervisors will partner with our current DECE Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day supervision and management of our growing Extended Day programs and be an active leader in the recruitment and hiring of new DECEs through the implementation of the Full Day Kindergarten and Extended Day programs.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise the Designated Early Childhood Educators in the Extended Day Program sites
• Administer the Extended Day Program including registration, management of subsidies, fee collection, viability and program attendance records
• Support school principals with Extended Day absence management
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff through coaching and professional development
• Communicate with Parents and the broader community around the Extended Day program
• Communicate and advise Principals and other Board staff on pertinent information concerning the Designated Early Childhood Educators in the Extended Day Program
• Collaborate and communicate with community stakeholders
• Provide guidance and instruction on food quality, safety and quantity for the program when required
• Recruit and support hiring process for Early Childhood Educators
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The successful candidates will:
• Have a degree/diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized university or community college and be registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Will demonstrate exemplary knowledge of play-based learning as defined in the Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten and The Extended Day Ministry of Education documents
• Also possess excellent team leadership, problem-solving, communication, computer literacy and time management skills
• Possess a valid Ontario driver’s license
A combination of skills and experience will be considered.
Application:
Candidates are asked to submit four (4) copies of a covering letter and resume,
quoting posting #13.010, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013:
In person or by mail to:
Waterloo Region District School Board
Human Resources, Education Centre
51 Ardelt Avenue, Mailbox D
Kitchener, ON N2C 2R5
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.