Assistant Supervisor, Child Care (2026-378-CCFS)

• Acts as Manager in Managements absence, including performing administrative tasks and directing and supervising program staff, students, and volunteers.
• Responsible for maintaining legal staff-child ratios and coordinates working closely with supply staff in cases of staff absenteeism.
• 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.
• 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 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 daily safety, health, and hygienic conditions of the children. 
• Responsible for safely escorting children outside of the centre and ensuring that adequate supervision is provided on all outings.
• 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 upkeep of equipment and furnishings, for informing Management when replenishment is necessary, for sharing food services/housekeeping responsibilities, and for assessing equipment needs and making recommendations regarding purchases.
• 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.
• In conjunction with the Manager, ensures that parent fees are properly collected, recorded, and deposited.

• Degree/diploma (ECE) or equivalent plus related specialized training in the field of Early Childhood Education including training in the area Pedagogical Leadership.
• Current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE).
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• 2 years’ experience working in a licensed child care centre
• Minimum 1 year management experience preferred, including supervisory experience within a unionized environment.

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