daycare supervisor

Education: College/CEGEP. Early childhood education and teaching.

Work setting: Child care centre.

Tasks:

• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers.
• Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents.
• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings.
• Knowledge of licensing regulations.
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children.
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• CPR Certificate.

Target audience: Children.

Area of specialization: Pre-school education.

Security and safety:

• Immunization records.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Vulnerable sector check.

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options: Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Wellness program.