Division & Section: Children’s Services
Work Location: Various Locations
Job Type & Duration: 2 Permanent, 2 Temporary (12 month) vacancies
Salary: $88,979.80-$104,540.80
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 4
Posting Period: 26-APR-2021 to 10-MAY-2021
Major Responsibilities:
Reporting to a Program Manager, the Centre Supervisor is responsible for the leadership and daily administration of an early learning and child care centre and/or program, in accordance with City of Toronto’s policies and government licensing standards. In this position the incumbent:
Delivers inclusive high quality early learning and child care services for children (ages birth to12 years).
Ensures that programs/services meet all legislated and regulatory requirements, Council approved directions and program quality standards.
Supervises the planning/delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for all children in the centre.
Leads and supports the implementation of a play based curriculum model reflective of the Ontario Early Years Policy Framework.
Leads staff teams and supervises assigned staff including monitoring and evaluating staff performance, assigning and scheduling work, overseeing attendance management, approving salary increments, issuing discipline and managing grievances.
Utilizes an equity lens to effectively build a high quality early learning environment that is responsive to the changing needs of clients and staff from equity seeking groups and diverse populations.
Promotes effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning.
Encourages innovation in others.
Ensures the health, safety and well-being of all children and staff in the centre(s), ensures that Centres/programs are in compliance with legislation, policies and procedures related to health and safety.
Manages the resolution of service delivery issues, including the reporting/follow-up of centre based Serious Occurrences as outlined in legislation.
Provides input into and administers assigned budget, making certain that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
Plans and implements parent involvement and engagement which may include, parent advisory committees, information sessions and workshops.
Works with external agencies, services and resources including local community agencies working in the child and family sector to provide integrated seamless programs that improve outcomes for children and families.
Liaise with and provides information to a variety of professional groups, elected officials, government bodies and academic institutions.
Manages centre emergency situations and ensures that the most current COVID related policies and Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) procedures are adhered to.
Leads, supports and implements change reflective of the City of Toronto’s Action plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism.
Participates in Unit and Divisional workgroups, as required.
Key Qualifications:
Eligibility for approval as a Child Care Centre Supervisor under the Child Care and Early Years Act 2014, including current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators as an Early Childhood Educator.
Considerable experience supervising staff, as well as leading, coaching, motivating and developing teams in an early learning & child care centre within a unionized environment.
Considerable experience leading and implementing a play-based program model in licensed early learning & child care programs.
Considerable experience administering and delivering early learning and child care services and programs.
Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, and communities that represent equity seeking groups and diverse populations.
Ability to develop and support a workplace culture that champions equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Extensive knowledge of child development, current thinking and initiatives related to the early learning and child care field.
Extensive knowledge of government legislation and policies relating to the delivery of early learning and child care.
Knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation, labour relations principles and practices, and relevant employment legislation, including human rights and occupational health and safety.
Knowledge in preparing and administering a budget.
Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate the following City core competencies including: customer service, fiscal accountability, innovation, results orientation and teamwork. 13. Computer literacy utilizing relevant software applications, e.g. MS Office
Good analytical, organizational and time management skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
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