Supervisor

Supervisor 
Jacob Hespeler Child Care Centre

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Reporting to the Executive Director of Jacob Hespeler Child Care and the Jacob Hespeler Child Care Centre Board of Directors. The Supervisor ensures that the development and management of the procedures and policy decisions of the Board of Directors are carried out and maintained at the Centre level. They will exhibit professional attitudes and behaviors.  They will act as the representative of JHCCC in their interactions with staff, parents, and children.  They will ensure a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment that shows sensitivity to the individual needs of the children in all aspects of their development, as well as the needs of the staff and parents.  They will ensure the financial viability of the program/agency. The successful applicant will provide pedagogical support and leadership to the Jacob Hespeler Child Care Center programs by supporting our staff’s professional practice and their professional judgments that are central to their role in facilitating children’s learning. To actively support staff as they uphold the Jacob Hespeler Child Care Centres mission and philosophy.

Responsibilities:
 

• Ensuring that the program meets all legal requirements.
• Ensure that operational policies established by the Board of Directors         
• are implemented.
• Ensure that the curriculum meets policies established by the Board of
• Directors.
• Ensure on-going supervision of staff.
• Ensure accurate financial information is available to the Executive Director
• Promote the program in the community
• Hire Staff for program
• Maintain a working and balanced budget
• Hold staff meetings and parent information events and conduct staff evaluations.
• Fill staff positions with supply when they are off from work.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications:
 

• E.C.E. Diploma or Degree or equivalent as approved by the Ministry of Education (as per employee agreement)
• Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Ability to obtain and hold a Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Extensive experience in licensed childcare programs and activities, including knowledge of policies and procedures related to the operation of a childcare centre; child guidance techniques for healthy children as well as children with physical or developmental challenges, child development; standard methods of behavioral observation.
• Four years related experience in the Child Care Field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, CEYE, Act, the
• Child and Family Services Act, Human Rights Act, Labour Relations Act, College of ECE’s   Code and Standards, Canada Food Guide, and the ability to meet the specifications of these Acts and any other regulations that apply to this work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, quickbooks, zoom and other technology
• Good organizational and time management skills. Ability to set priorities and   complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Certification through the Association of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario
• *Proof of valid driver’s license, insurance, produce an acceptable driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle. Some driving required.

Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application, and a current resume no later than noon on September 29, 2021 to the following email: jhcc@bellnet.ca Colleen Lehnen  ~  Executive Director
 
JHCCC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.