Hours per week: 37.5

Workplace: Garderie Beaux Sourires at 901 The Rapids Parkway, Sarnia, ON N7S 6K2

Salary: $23 – $26.50, depending on experience.

Starting date: May 24, 2024, or ASAP.

Supervisor Position Description

Must be bilingual/French &English

Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the supervision of childcare services, meeting the requirements of the Ministry of Education and the local public health office.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise a learning program based on Ontario’s “How Does Learning Happen?” Ontario Pedagogy.
• Clearly communicate the centre’s expectations regarding educators’ responsibilities, ensuring that they are familiar with routines and relevant information about children and families (e.g., allergies, health problems, conflict management, programming of learning activities, etc.).
• Ensure that emergency procedures and reporting obligations are understood by all classroom personnel.
• Participate in team meetings and provide activity reports.
• Update policies and procedures according to Ministry of Education requirements.
• Ensure that the program statement is always implemented.
• Organize the classroom personnel schedules.
• In collaboration with the coordinator, establish and maintain the centre’s routine based on existing policies and procedures.
• Offer training, support sessions and conduct performance evaluations of classroom personnel, volunteers and students.
• Document the progress and difficulties encountered by employees, volunteers, and students under your supervision.
• Contribute to conflict resolution where appropriate.
• Cover planned absences and vacations.
• Make decisions based on centre policies and procedures.
• Check daily that the ratio is correct in each class.
• Support educators to help them provide quality childcare services.
• Responsible for educators’ weekly schedule.
• Carry out any other tasks required by the centre to maintain or improve the quality of service offered.

Job requirements:

• Early childhood program diploma;
• Be a member of the Order of Educators of Ontario.
• 2 years experience working in a childcare with children.
• First aid certificate and CPR for infants.
• Have a clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.

Skills required:

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
• Good computer skills – Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Good leadership skills and adaptability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good problem solving and time management skills.
• Team player and able to work without supervision.

Specific job requirements:

Be flexible and ready to intervene in the event of an emergency at the centre.

We’re looking for a candidate who is dedicated to her or his work, eager to get involved, take on challenges and do quality work (proud of her or his work).  Send your résumé and covering letter to jobs@theworkplacegroup.ca.