School Age Supervisor - North Vancouver, Canada - North Shore Neighbourhood House

North Shore Neighbourhood House

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Nature and Scope of Work

This is child care work in the North Shore Neighbourhood House Child Care Program working with children aged five to twelve or with teens aged 13 to 19 in an Out-of-School program.

The position is responsible for the overall daily operation of the program, directing and supervising the work of staff.

The work involves the planning, organization and implementation, in conjunction with the other staff, of developmentally appropriate activities to meet the needs of school aged children or teens, including those with extra needs, in an out of school setting.

An incumbent exercises independence of action and sound judgment in ensuring the safe, effective operation of the centre.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

Ensures the overall daily operation of the program meets the principles established by the North Shore Neighbourhood House.
Directs and supervises the work of staff.
Welcomes new children or teens and their families to the program; explains and interprets the goals and objectives of the program to families; answers questions; ensures enrollment information is in order including medical and emergency information, medical and dietary instructions and parental consent forms.
Works in cooperation with a variety of external agencies and professionals (e.g. Therapists, Supported Child Development, and school staff) to ensure consistent care and goal setting.
Prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records, statistics and files related to the work performed.
Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:

Considerable knowledge of the care and guidance needed to promote social and personal development of school age children or teens, including those with extra needs.
Considerable knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and rules governing the work performed.
Ability to direct the daily operations of the Centre, direct and supervise staff.
Ability to plan and effectively carry out activities to promote social and personal development in children and/or teens
Ability to exercise patience and consistency in positive guidance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with families, children, staff, volunteers and external professionals.
Must demonstrate the ability to work well within a team setting, be well organized, flexible and be able to adapt easily to new situations.
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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