Early Childhood Supervisor

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Huntington Hills Out of School Care Program is a carring and vibrant, non-for-profit organization with a long history of providing quality child care program and support services to children and their families.

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and competent Early Childhood Supervisor to be a part of our dynamic team! The position we are hiring for is a Supervisory postion overseeing 2 - 4 staff and a room with 45 children.

Our program services 109 children from 7 different local schools. We strive to be provide an inclusive, high quality environment that supports and facilitates optimal development of the whole child. Under the direction of the Early Childhood Director, the Early Childhood supervisor will work directly within the early childhood program providing care and creative programming for children 5 - 12 years of age.

Children are busy and fast paced – so are we. We are looking for someone who operates with a high level of detail and organization. This role will give you the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and will require that you represent our program's vision and values ​​with spirit and professionalism.

Every week of work will be different and you will navigate your way with enthusiasm, problem-solving skills and humor. Flexibility, curiosity, creativity, and multi-tasking are key given the ever-evolving nature of our work in the field.

What Does the Role Entail?

• Overseeign 2 - 4 staff
• Supervising a room of 45 children
• Interacting directly with the children, providing quality care and creative programming.
• Planning and facilitating fun, creative, and consistent child interest programming.
• Engaging in positive daily communication and interactions with families to continually build meaningful relationships.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the program and required health and safety practices.
• Collaborating with other staff members to deliver a high quality and developmentally appropriate programming based on FLIGHT and Emergent Curriculum.
• Ensuring that all safety and supervision standards are implemented and maintained according to licensing and Huntington Hills requirements.
• Adhering to all Child Care Licensing Regulations and legal requirements, including internal policies and procedures.
• Attending staff meetings and other training as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Certification from Alberta, Level 2 or 3
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Ability to provide professional references.
• Diplomas, certificates or other evidence of training related to child growth/development.
• Experience working in a childcare or recreational setting.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check.

*Bus driver license makes for a strong contender.

Additional Information

Skills & Abilities

• A passion for working with children.
• Strong understanding of child growth and development.
• Ability to create developmentally appropriate and inventive programming.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cohesive team.
• Flexibility and ability to “go with the flow”.
• High level of organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and with others effectively within an inter-disciplinary team setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person