Child Care Assistant Supervisor - Pickering, Canada - Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham

Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham

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Pickering, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Altona Forest PS (Pickering)

Work Term:
Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Program:
Full-Day and Before and After-School Child Care

Compensation:
Level 1 Assistant Supervisor$27.08/hour (inclusive of Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant) or dependent upon current Assistant Supervisory level at Schoolhouse

The Organization

Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham is a non-profit licensed childcare operator serving children from years of age across Durham Region.

We offer full-day childcare, before and after-school programs, non-instructional school day programming and licensed summer camps.

We believe that children and their families deserve high-quality learning environments that are responsive to the children's interests and unique needs.

We promote an environment of respect and celebrate the rich diversity of the children, their families, and our employees. We believe that open communication, meaningful interactions, and respectful behaviour build positive relationships and support collaboration.

We are committed to working in partnership with others to support our children, their families, and our educators in reaching their full potential.

The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Assistant Supervisor is responsible for supporting and leading the day-to-day operations of the Centre, ensuring management practices that reflect the philosophy of the organization, that promote quality early childhood education and care, that provide a safe and supportive work/play environment, that promote positive relations with families and partners, and that demonstrate sound financial management processes.

Responsibilities:

To provide support and leadership to the delivery of a curriculum that supports children's learning and adheres to the philosophy of the organization
To adhere to, and role model, all applicable legislation, and regulatory requirements and SPC specific policies and procedures
To consistently model professionalism, and establish good working relationships between the organization and the community
To develop and maintain positive, supportive, and professional relationships with families while respecting their unique needs
To coach, motivate, guide, provide feedback and manage the performance of educators
To maintain a physically and emotionally safe workplace through adherence to all health and safety policies and procedures
Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning and program facilitation skills
Ability to coach, train and develop team members and positively lead the team
Excellent collaboration and team skills
Effective conflict resolution and problemsolving skills
Professional work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality
Enthusiastic, positive, and fun
College Diploma or University Degree in Early Childhood Education, and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
Minimum of 2 years of RECE experience, supervisor designate experience an asset
Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C qualifications
Demonstrated ability to support early learning programs reflective of current research, best practices, and inquirybased learning
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with families, children, colleagues, and external agencies
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member
Sound knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act, How Does Learning Happen? ELECT and the Durham Region Operating Criteria
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Office Center, and Microsoft Outlook

What we offer our employees:

Competitive wages and benefit package.
Permanent employees receive a 20% discounted rate to enroll their child in school age and summer camp programs
Permanent employees start with 6% (3 weeks) vacation accumulation, 3 floater days and accumulate 10 sick days per year (but are not paid out)
Benefits are offered to permanent part time (17.5 hours per week) and fulltime employees, and the premiums are employer paid.
Professional growth and development with regular ongoing performance reviews
A fun, diverse and inclusive work environment

Closing Date:

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 (no later than 10am)**-
Offers of employment are contingent upon a valid Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening issued within 6 months of the date of hire.

Schoolhouse Playcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Human Resources.
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Salary:
$27.08 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: