Assistant Supervisor, Child Care (2023-315-Ccfs)

Employment Type

Full-time, Non-Bargaining Unit

Work Hours

35 hours/week

Work Setting

Onsite

Application Deadline

July 3rd by 11:59 PM

Program Overview – Morse Street (Initial Placement), Child Care & Family Services

WoodGreen serves over 700 children through seven licensed child care centres in Toronto’s east end and at Pape House. Our curriculum is based on the most up-to-date practices and is designed to respond to each child's individual needs and interests. Committed to continual learning and excellence, we work with a variety of partners to deliver our many services for children and families.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for ensuring, in conjunction with other staff, that staff timetables are designed to provide for adequate supervision of children at all times, and to meet all program needs.
• Responsible for setting reasonable limits according to the child's developmental stage, and for giving appropriate direction, encouragement, and support individually and in groups.
• Responsible for safely escorting children outside of the centre and ensuring that adequate supervision is provided on all outings.
• Responsible for maintaining legal staff-child ratios and coordinates working closely with supply staff in cases of staff absenteeism.
• Acts as Manager in Managements absence, including performing administrative tasks and directing and supervising program staff, students, and volunteers.
• Responsible for recognizing, dealing with, and defining unusual behaviour and, if unable to deal with behaviour successfully, reporting to Management and working with various professional and resource persons to address problems.
• Responsible for recording the daily attendance of the children, receiving medical information as required, especially in cases of ongoing absenteeism, and reporting to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for the guidance and care of children in groups and for the planning and implementation of daily programs that enhance the social, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and emotional development of the children.
• In conjunction with the Manager, ensures that parent fees are properly collected, recorded, and deposited.
• Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and furnishings, for informing Management when replenishment is necessary, for sharing housekeeping responsibilities, and for assessing equipment needs and making recommendations regarding purchases.
• Responsible for written daily reports on children, for completing written assessments and developmental checklists, and for informing parents on an on-going basis regarding children's progress.
• Responsible for the daily safety, health, and hygienic conditions of the children.

What You Bring to the Team

• 5 + years’ experience working with young children and their families.
• Current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE).
• Minimum 1 year management experience preferred, including supervisory experience within a unionized environment.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• Undergraduate degree/diploma (ECE) or equivalent plus related specialized training in the field of Early Childhood Education including training in the area Pedagogical Leadership.

What Will Set You Apart

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skills in community development.
• Ability to use professional judgment on a daily basis.
• Ability to accommodate competing demands.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the operation of a child care centre.
• Demonstrated understanding of Early Learning Framework.
• Ability to provide direction to staff.
• Ability to work independently, be innovative, and show initiative.
• Experience with food services an asset, including Food Handler Certificate.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, instruct, and care for children.

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