daycare supervisor

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Child care centre.

Tasks:

• Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest.
• Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check. Immunization records.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

Excellent oral communication. Reliability. Team player. Honesty.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Are you currently a student?.
3. Do you have experience working in this field?.
4. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

Dental plan. Health care plan.