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Early childhood program supervisor

Wolfville Children's Centre
Wolfville, NS
Posted 3 days ago
Job Details:
$72,842 - $75,462 / year
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

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Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Program Supervisor!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning? The Wolfville Children's Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Program Supervisor to join our vibrant team. This is a temporary position that offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families.

About the Role

As the Early Childhood Program Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in assessing children's development and creating tailored learning plans that support their growth. You will develop and implement engaging child-care programs that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Your leadership will guide a team of early childhood educators and assistants, ensuring a nurturing and safe environment for all children.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess children's development and prepare individualized learning plans.
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support holistic development.
  • Supervise staff, trainees, and volunteers, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Communicate children's progress and concerns to parents and guardians.
  • Encourage creativity through art, music, and physical activities.
  • Observe children for potential learning or behavioral issues and prepare reports.
  • Maintain daycare equipment and order necessary supplies.
  • Establish guidelines for behavior and ensure a safe, healthy environment.
  • Plan activities for school-age children in before and after school programs.

Qualifications

  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 2 to 3 years in early childhood education
  • Certifications:
    • Child Development Worker (ECE Level 2)
    • Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR
    • Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Training
    • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
  • Security Checks: Basic security clearance, criminal record check, child abuse registry check, vulnerable sector check.
  • Transportation: Own vehicle and valid driver's license required.

Work Environment

  • Work hours: 40 hours per week
  • Setting: Child care centre and before/after school programs
  • Environment: Noisy, non-smoking, and air-conditioned

Personal Attributes

  • Punctual and dependable
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Creative and flexible
  • Strong judgment and reliability
  • Team player with a commitment to values and ethics
  • Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail

Benefits

At Wolfville Children's Centre, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health care, dental, and vision care plans
  • Pension plan and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Free parking and paid time off for volunteering or personal days
  • Learning and training opportunities funded by the employer
  • Team building activities

Salary

The salary for this position ranges from $72,841.60 to $75,462.40 annually, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based in the beautiful town of Wolfville, NS.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and join a supportive team, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

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