At The Academy, we are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in early education and childcare. We believe traditional methods used in most early childhood education facilities are antiquated, outdated, and broken. To meet the needs of today’s parents and to bring about true progress in our young children, we need a model that fosters independence, diversity, and innovation. To that end, we are committed to developing a program that helps raise competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents.
Reporting to the Childcare Director, the Floor Supervisors at our new Nolan Hill location are responsible for the day-to-day engagement and supervision of their designated floor and help other floors team in the absence of their supervisory team member. The Supervisors will ensure the organization’s mission and values are being reflected in the provision of early learning and childcare curriculum on their floors at The Academy. The leads should have a well-developed knowledge and understanding of child development, value family and community engagement within the program, support inclusive education, and have excellent understanding of the FLIGHT curriculum, as well as Reggio Emilia and Waldorf Pedagogies.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and well being of all staff and patrons of the Academy, including ensuring the program is following all Childcare Licensing, Environmental Public Health, and other relevant regulations.
- Possess a well-developed understanding of child development, including the importance of inclusive education for children from birth to age six, with a special focus on children ages 3-5.
- Demonstrate the value of family and community within the program and provide opportunities for children, families, and the community to meaningfully engage with The Academy.
- Possess and apply knowledge of the FLIGHT curriculum, as well as the pedagogies of Reggio Emilia and Waldorf education.
- Support staff with their understanding and provision of pedagogy through day-to-day interactions with children, program planning, documentation and learning stories.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, staff, management, families, and community stakeholders.
- Perform child and staff observations, through a curriculum delivery lens.
- Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and innovation.
- Support staff in the design, planning, and implementation of engaging age-appropriate programming.
- Coaching and mentoring staff to continue to develop skills and implement new learning.
- Working directly with the children regularly to ensure ratios are met and observations are being conducted.
- Using and supporting staff to use age-appropriate child guidance techniques.
- Provision of an empathetic, understanding, and inclusive environment for children with extra support needs.
- Provision of an environment that supports and reflects the diversity of the children, families, and community.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum 2-year diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
- Training or previous experience in supporting children with extra support needs an asset.
- Minimum 1 year experience in a supervisory capacity in a childcare setting
- Strong understanding of the Childcare Act, Childcare Regulation, and Environmental Public Health Regulation.
- Thorough knowledge of child development from birth through age 6.
- ECE Level 3 Certificate (formerly Child Development Supervisor).
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office suite. Willing to learn specialized software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English – knowledge or proficiency in additional languages including ASL considered an asset.
- Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and responsibility.
- Demonstrate patience and flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing needs of children, families, and the program.
- Working directly with the children regularly to ensure ratios are met and observations are being conducted.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to think and act calmly under pressure.
Other requirements
- Cleared Background check and Current First Aid/ CPR-can be completed upon hiring
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, bend, crouch, sit on the floor and conduct all activities/movements necessary to support children enrolled the program
- Ability to function in a calm and professional manner under pressure (or in an emergency)
- Leadership and management training considered an asset.
- A team player
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunity. Embracing diversity, we ensure fair and equitable practices in our hiring decisions.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please Note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What is your compensation expectation for your next role?
Experience:
- Working with children: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 ECE Certification? (required)
Work Location: In person
