Child Development Supervisor 1

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OPPORTUNITIES

Child Development Supervisor 1

Reporting to the Child Development Supervisor 2, is responsible for the overall operation of licensed school-aged care programs.

Job Location
East Richmond Community Association/Cambie Community Centre

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation, planning, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate children’s programs that address the needs of the whole child - socially, physically, intellectually, creatively and emotionally and which respect the diversity of families within the program.
• As a team, plan, organize and evaluate child-centred group activities that benefits each child.
• Prepare and assist children with eating snacks; toileting.
• Assist Supervisor 2 to oversee and direct staff in school-aged childcare programs.
• Assist Supervisor 2 to interview and hire staff; conduct staff orientation related to program environment and staff manual; facilitate regular staff meetings; provide staff with a shift schedule and conduct staff evaluations.
• Develop and demonstrate child guidance techniques; encourage children to take responsibility for their actions and to develop problem-solving skills.
• Promote family participation in special events and fund raising; encourage family and child development and act as a resource for families.
• Ensure staff maintain regular communication with families; ensure families receive monthly activity and snack calendars prior to the beginning of each month.
• Assist Supervisor 2 in liaising between the program, schools, and community professionals; liaise between instructors and Coordinator.
• Ensure the physical and emotional program environment is safe for children.
• Document children’s unusual behavioural and developmental changes in confidential book; sign off on all accidents, contagious illnesses and licensing incident reports; report suspicions of child abuse to Supervisor 2.
• Ensure staff are aware of emergency procedures and the location of safety equipment.
• Ensure all programs meet provincial licensing requirements.
• Monitor children in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Oversee the set up of the program room (ie play and study areas).
• Assume Supervisor 2 duties in his/her absence.
• Assist Supervisor 2 in the maintenance and reconciliation of monthly budgets.
• Book out-trips including transportation.
• Responsible to fill out accident report forms.
• Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.

Required Qualifications

• Additional 20 hours or related child care related child care related courses (ie. education, supported child development, child development and program planning) and a minimum one year experience working with children, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification.
• Licensing requirements submitted prior to start date: 20 hour of related child care related courses (ie. education, supported child development, child development and program planning) and a minimum one year experience working with children, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

Assets

• Grade 12
• Experience working with children that require extra support
• Early Child Education Diploma
• Experience leading/managing a group or team
• Class 4 driver’s license

Hours

• Morning Care operates M-F from 7-9am and After Care operates M-F from 2-60pm
• This job is ideal for students who are interested in part-time work and are available 2-5 days/week
• Professional Days, Winter and Spring break days have additional hours available

Compensation and Benefits

• $20.54-$21.79 per hour
• Eligible for benefits after 3 months