About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced School Supervisor to lead the academic, operational, and regulatory functions of our Bloomsbury Academy school in downtown Toronto. The School Supervisor is responsible for the overall leadership, compliance, educational quality, and parent experience at Bloomsbury Academy Elm. This role combines pedagogical leadership, Ministry compliance oversight, staff management, and high-touch customer service appropriate for a private school environment.
As a licensed child care centre operating under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Education (MOE), Bloomsbury Academy Elm maintains the highest standards of compliance, safety, and educational excellence.
Bloomsbury Academy Elm is a private, Montessori-inspired preschool serving children ages 18 months to 6 years. We are committed to cultivating confident, capable, and compassionate learners through a carefully prepared environment that integrates Montessori principles with contemporary research in executive function and early childhood development. At Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury Academy, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment and development.
As we are a highly collaborative team, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site full-time.
This position is for an existing vacancy. The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000, based on skills and experience. Our total rewards program recognizes performance, supports well-being, and encourages growth by offering paid vacation and personal days, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mental health resources, and a generous professional development allowance.
Fitzrovia uses AI-enabled tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. Final hiring decisions are made by Fitzrovia’s hiring team.
Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance & Licensing (MOE / CCEYA)
- Ensure full compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Ontario Regulation 137/15
- Maintain up-to-date required policies and procedures
- Lead Ministry inspections and licensing visits
- Oversee serious occurrence reporting and documentation
- Ensure staff training compliance (First Aid, VSC, annual policy reviews)
- Maintain accurate records and regulatory binders
Educational Leadership
- Oversee implementation of Bloomsbury’s Montessori-inspired program
- Ensure alignment with How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH)
- Support curriculum planning and pedagogical documentation
- Mentor and coach RECEs and educators
- Support children’s school readiness and executive function development
- Foster inclusive practices and Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
- Montessori certification is considered a strong asset.
Staff Leadership & Culture
- Recruit, onboard, and supervise educators and support staff
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching
- Maintain positive staff morale and team cohesion
- Oversee staffing ratios and scheduling in compliance with CCEYA
- Lead staff meetings and professional development initiatives
Parent Experience & Customer Service
- As a private preschool, Bloomsbury Academy prioritizes exceptional family experience.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for families
- Address parent concerns with professionalism and responsiveness
- Lead tours for prospective families
- Support admissions and enrollment processes
- Maintain a calm, polished, and service-oriented leadership presence
- Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and customer service orientation.
Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure supervision standards and headcount procedures are followed
- Oversee safe arrival and dismissal procedures
- Manage illness exclusion, outbreak protocols, and infection control
- Ensure playground and environment safety inspections
- Lead emergency preparedness drills and documentation
Operational Oversight
- Monitor enrollment and capacity planning
- Collaborate with central operations on budgets and staffing
- Support tuition communication and policy enforcement
- Maintain campus presentation and physical environment standards
Qualifications and Experiences:
- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Minimum 5 years experience in licensed child care
- Minimum 2–3 years leadership experience (Supervisor or Principal level preferred)
- Strong knowledge of CCEYA and MOE licensing requirements
- Experience leading Ministry inspections
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Montessori certification (AMI, MACTE, or equivalent), an asset
- Experience in a private school setting, an asset
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, ECE, or related field, an asset
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Why Bloomsbury Academy and Fitzrovia:
Bloomsbury Academy is a high-quality learning program with a beautifully designed learning space, a dedicated playground, and a gymnasium conveniently located within Fitzrovia Collection communities. Our "playful teaching" approach prepares students for a successful transition to primary school and beyond.
Fitzrovia is a vertically integrated development and asset manager focused on Class-A and vintage-style apartment buildings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Montreal. Fitzrovia provides best-in-class development, construction, property and asset management with a focus on design, active lifestyle management and exceptional customer service.
Fitzrovia partners with public institutions, pension funds and high net worth investors who have a bias towards long-term cash flow generating assets. The company is the largest developer of purpose-built rental apartments in Canada with over $9 billion of assets under management.
We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. As a proud Canadian company, we are consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by The National Apartment Association. To learn more about Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury, visit www.fitzrovia.ca and www.bloomsbury.ca.
Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at careers@fitzrovia.ca.
