Full Time Child Care Supervisor

The Childcare Supervisor serves as the key leader of Noah’s Ark Childcare center, dedicated to ensuring the delivery of exceptional care and education to children and families. This role requires strict adherence to the Ministry of Education’s Child Care and Early Years regulations, Peel Region standards, and The Salvation Army's policies and procedures. The Supervisor is responsible for hiring, supporting, coaching, and monitoring staff to cultivate a positive and productive work environment. Additionally, the Supervisor manages the operating budget to maintain fiscal responsibility, ensuring the center’s financial health. A critical aspect of this role is ensuring that staff effectively implement the Program Statement, aligning with The Salvation Army mission and values and ‘How Does Learning Happen’ guidelines. Furthermore, the Supervisor fosters a collaborative and integrative relationship with the Church and Family Services, strengthening community connections and support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to high standards of quality childcare, and the ability to manage both people and finances effectively.

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
• Must be registered and a member in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
• Valid standard First Aid certification including Infant and Child CPR
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum three years’ experience as a Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor in a childcare program
• Solid understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act
• Financial and business management experience—minimum requirement: Basic mathematical skills and understanding of operating budgets

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Advanced leadership skills
• Actively involved in Continuous Professional Development
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with families, staff, students, volunteers and community partners
• Excellent written communication skills
• Well-developed computer skills and the ability to learn and adapt to a variety of computer programs
• Ability to work within a Christian perspective valuing inclusiveness
• Internal abuse registry check
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.