Job description:
We are looking for a creative, energetic and engaging Supervisor to provide leadership at a childcare centre located in the Don Mills area of Toronto.
We are a registered, licensed non-profit childcare centre and have been serving the community for more than 45 years. Many of our employees are long-term and staff turnover is low. We strive to create a safe, happy and caring environment for our children, their parents and staff.
- The position of 37.5 hours a week paid biweekly involves administration, financial tasks and supervising all staff and activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children.
- Start date: November 2, 2026 (some flexibility)
- Probation end date: April 30, 2027
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-quality play-based programs and establish professional, positive relationships with families, staff and relevant stakeholders
- Have problem solving and confident decision-making skills and manage the resolution of service delivery issues, including the reporting and follow-up of serious occurrences as outlined by the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act (CCEYA)
- Supervise, motivate and train staff, promote effective teamwork, high standard of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourage innovation in others
- Supervise the day-to-day operation of assigned staff, including the scheduling and reviewing of work. Authorize and co-ordinate vacation, personal day and overtime requests
- Monitor and evaluate staff performance, oversee attendance management, participate in collective bargaining, attend grievances and recommend disciplinary action when necessary
- Provide input into and administer assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limits
- Maintain complete accurate financial records, including parent fees, bill payments and petty cash
- Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children and staff and that the centre is compliant with all legislation, policies and procedures
- Plan and implement parent-family involvement and engagement strategies
- Work with external agencies, services and resources including local community agencies working with the child and family sector to provide integrated seamless programs
- Participate and make decisions with regard to supervising, hiring and facilitating staff development
- Ensure compliance of all legislative CCEYA requirements for the centre
Qualifications, required skills and credentials:
- Must have a diploma or degree in early childhood education from an Ontario college or university; must be a registered early childhood educator in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators; have a clear criminal and vulnerable reference check; meet health requirements, have CPR and first aid certification; provide at least three employment-related references; childcare management certificate would be an asset
Experience
- Minimum of three years of experience working in a supervisory role or five years of experience as an assistant supervisor in a licensed setting, delivering high-quality programs and leading and implementing a play-based program model
- Experience in oversight of toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten programs, supervising staff, as well as leading, coaching, motivating and developing teams
- Knowledge of Toronto Children’s Services and Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care agreements administration and interpretation, labour relations principles and practices, and relevant employment legislation, including human rights and occupational health and safety
- Extensive knowledge of child development, current thinking and initiatives related to early learning and child care
- Working knowledge of government legislation relating to childcare including but not limited to the CCEYA, Toronto Operating Criteria, Children’s Services, Human Rights Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Experience in childcare centre operations and administration, including but not limited to policy and procedure writing and review, preparing, administering and maintaining a budget, payroll processing, staff scheduling, food and supplies ordering
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and deal with conflict
- Responsive to family and staff needs; have strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other programs, as required
- Expected physical demands: standing and sitting for extended periods, climbing stairs, lifting, bending, twisting and working in varied weather conditions
Benefits:
- Casual dress, dental care, extended health care, on-site parking, vision care, competitive sick leave and vacation plan, professional development funding
Pay: $40.00-$43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
