Supervisor

Qualifications

Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Meet the requirements under the Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program as ECE III or ECE II in training to become an ECE IIIC
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate as prescribed by the Manitoba Child Day Care Standards Act
Current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
Previous experience working in the child care profession
Minimum of one year of experience in leading a team, staff supervision and training
Working knowledge of office productivity applications (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Commitment to a collaborative team approach to service delivery
Knowledge of The Community Child Care Standards Act
Knowledge of The Family-Centred Approach
Physically ability to use low chairs and to lift, transfer, feed and toilet children
Physically able to wash and disinfect toys and move small furniture and child care equipment
Able to participate fully in the overall care of individuals according to accepted practice (e.g. transfers, lifting, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Circle of Security, Attachment Theory)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitates the regular provision of children's daily programming experiences
• Facilitates regular reviews of the daily programs that will stimulate the development of the children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth
• Led the process of effective individualized programming in consultation with the appropriate outside agencies or professionals with the knowledge and support of the Coordinator, ensuring that standards related to individual reviews, objectives, data and individual/group schedules are met
• Takes a major role in programming in regards to observing. Documenting planning, developing, and monitoring (fieldtrips, organizing supporting, evaluating, motivating)
• Ensures programming is anti-bias curriculum, inclusive of children with additional support needs, medical supports and allergies as well as being congruent with established policies and procedures
• Ensures daily programs stimulate the development of the children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth. Ensures the health and safety are considered at all times - cleanliness of rooms and hallways
• Guides the team in developing plans for indoor and outdoor space usage
• Aids teams by directly supporting during times of crisis and understaffing
• Adheres to and promotes compliance with the policies of the Centre and the requirements of the Manitoba Child Day Care Standards Act and licensing requirements
• Facilitates appropriate behaviour management and guidance techniques according to River Road Child Care policies: Positive Reinforcement, Redirection, Positive Language and Circle of Security
• Actively pursues knowledge and development in early education and "Best Practices" through attending assigned workshops and seminars

Additional Duties

• Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development

Benefits

• Health and Dental Plans
• Life Insurance Plans
• Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan
• Employer-Matched Pension Plan

Company Information

• The Manitoba Child Care Association acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 1 Territory and on the lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the Red River Métis Homeland.
• We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and we move forward in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.