Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Paid time off
Position Summary
The Program Supervisor at Keziah Childcare Centre provides leadership and day-to-day oversight to ensure high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate early learning and childcare. This role supports staff performance and growth, oversees key operational requirements, and ensures ongoing compliance with licensing standards and applicable legislation, including the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
Reports to: Centre Director / School Manager
Work Location: In person (Hamilton, ON L8N 1G4)
Key Responsibilities
Program & Operations
- Plan and supervise implementation of required programs and related operational components
- Develop program objectives, activities, outcomes, and indicators
- Coordinate activities required for licensing compliance and annual licence renewal under the CCEYA
- Review and approve child-related files, reports, and documentation as required
- Use appropriate assessment knowledge to support children’s development needs
- Design, review, and evaluate the framework for children’s programs
Policy, Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Review and recommend updates to policies and procedures to strengthen quality of service
- Review and update the Parent Handbook as needed
- Ensure centre practices align with health and safety legislation and all applicable regulations
- Support centre-wide consistency in safety, supervision, and operational standards
Staff Leadership & Team Development
- Support onboarding/orientation for new staff, students, and volunteers
- Facilitate staff meetings and support training initiatives as needed
- Maintain records and contribute to evaluation/supervision of staff, students, volunteers, and programs
- Build collaborative working relationships with families and professionals from related fields
Environment & Professional Collaboration
- Support overall cleanliness and maintenance of the centre
- Complete other duties as assigned that relate to the role
Required Qualifications
- ECE Diploma/Degree (or related education/experience in child development and family studies)
- Minimum 2 years experience providing licensed child care
- RECE in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Demonstrated supervisory/leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of applicable standards, Acts, regulations, and professional practice requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong administrative and budgeting skills
- Comfortable using computer software and digital documentation systems
- Current First Aid & CPR-C and Food Handler Certification
- Ability to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to start
Pay: $25.50-$27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
